Methylene-dioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)

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Methylene-dioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)

• A Deadly High

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The History Of Ecstasy

• First created in Germany in 1914
• First extensive use in the U.S. was in the 1960s
• 1985 Ecstasy put on the list of illegal drugs in
  the U.S.
• Controversy over legality of E lead to the
  spread of E use.

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Common Names for Ecstasy

• Ecstasy
• MDMA
• E
• Adam
• X
• Love Doves
• Cloud Nine

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Who Uses Ecstasy?

• Primarily used by teenagers
• 12 of high school students have tried E
• Very common among the Rave scene
• Also used among adults

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Chemistry C11H15NO2
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• Molecular Weight 193.25
• Melting Point 147-148 C
• Chemical Name 3,4 methylenedioxy-methamphetamine

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How Ecstasy Affects the Brain

• Ecstasy causes large amounts of serotonin to be
  released in the brain.
• The serotonin in turn cause feeling of extreme
  happiness, both stimulating and relaxing the body
• View The Release of Serotonin

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Detrimental Effects of Ecstasy

• Short Term
• increased heart rate
• increased blood pressure
• increased confidence
• sweating and nausea
• anxiety

• Long Term
• short-term memory loss
• lowered serotonin levels
• small holes in the brain
• liquifying of the spine

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Different Forms of Ecstasy

• Pills (Pure MDMA)
• Pills (MDMA combined with other drugs)
• Ecstasy Cigarettes

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Interesting Facts About Ecstasy

• The harmful side effects have been known since
  1941
• Costs 0.22 to make one pill, but that same pill
  sells for around 20.00
• Most deaths from ecstasy are a result of thin
  blood caused from drinking too much water
• More than half of ecstasy users have had at least
  one bad experience