Who uses ecstasy?
Ecstasy is used most often by young adults and adolescents at clubs, raves (large, all-night dance parties), and rock concerts. Its abuse is increasingly reported in metropolitan areas. What are the health hazards of using Ecstasy? Many of the risks are similar to those found with the use of amphetamines and cocaine. Also, Ecstasy can interfere with its own metabolism (breakdown), so repeated use over a short interval of time can lead to especially harmful levels in the body. Symptoms include: • Psychological difficulties, including confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, severe anxiety, and paranoia — during and sometimes weeks after taking Ecstasy (psychotic episodes have also been reported). • Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, and chills or sweating. • Marked increase in body temperature (hyperthermia), which may further be exacerbated by the hot and crowded conditions character
