Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy A Deadly High The History Of

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy) A Deadly High

The History Of Ecstasy • First created in Germany in 1914 • First extensive use in the U. S. was in the 1960’s • 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.

Common Names for Ecstasy • • Ecstasy MDMA E Adam X Love Doves Cloud Nine

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

Chemistry C 11 H 15 NO 2

• Molecular Weight: 193. 25 • Melting Point: 147148 C • Chemical Name : 3, 4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine

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

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

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

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