Ecstasy (MDMA) “Club Drug”

1. Ecstasy (MDMA)“Club Drug” By: Olivia Stalley, AlyzzaAcacio and Isabel Lilles

2. What is Ecstasy? “Designer Drug” Both a stimulant and a hallucinogen Class A drug E pills, brownies, Dolphins, XTC, Adam, Eve, etc.

3. What does it look like & how is it taken? Take a pill/tablet, snort powder, smoke Capsules have icons on them Taken in night clubs… club scene

4. Why do people take Ecstasy? “Hug Drug” or “Feel Good” drug Speeds up nervous system Acts as mood enhancer Makes users feel good, happy & relaxed Feelings of well-being 

5. Short Term Effects Physical Effects Psychological Effects • Blurred vision • Nausea • Muscle tension • Hyperthermia • High blood pressure • Insomnia • Alertness • Feelings of “well-being” • Anxiety, paranoia • Vivid senses • Confusion

6. Long Term Effects Physical Effects • System failure • Tolerance • Paralysis • Muscle breakdown • Depletes serotonin • Liver and Brain Damage DEATH

7. Long Term Effects Psychological Effects • Depression • Memory loss • Sleep disorders • Mood swings • Panic attacks • Confused episodes

8. True or False? Ecstasy is an aphrodisiac False Another name for Ecstasy is MDMA True Ecstasy will create holes in brain False Ecstasy is harmless False

9. Comparing Prices How much do you think 100mg of Ecstasy costs (Php)? About 660/100mg

10. Real Life Stories Lea beths Anna wood

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