What are the effects of ecstasy use?
The effects of ecstasy vary from person to person. This makes it is difficult to predict exactly in what way, and for how long, ecstasy will affect a persons ability to drive safely. Effects are influenced by factors such as how much, how often and how it is used, plus the psychological and physical attributes of the person using it. Common effects after using ecstasy include: increased heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure increased confidence jaw clenching, teeth grinding feelings of wellbeing nausea feelings of closeness to others (hence the term love drug) anxiety loss of appetite sweating. As ecstasy is commonly used at dance, or rave parties, vigorous dancing is likely to increase the stimulant effects. Anyone suffering hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, liver problems, epilepsy, or with a history of mental illness or panic attacks, is at greater risk of physical and psychological harm with use of ecstasy. Increased quantities dont appear to enhance the desirable ef
