Mdma Research Paper

     Ecstasy is used at the party and rave scene for its effects on the emotional state of the user. The drug lowers the user’s inhibitions; it relaxes them. The drug also increases awareness and feelings of pleasure and joy while giving the user energy. Side effects of the drug

Methamphetamine, (a synthetic drug with more rapid and lasting effects than amphetamine, use illegally as a stimulant and as a prescription drug to treat narcolepsy and maintain blood pressure) was develop from its parent drug, amphetamine, (a synthetic, addictive, mood-altering drug, use illegally as a stimulant and legally as a prescription drug to treat children with ADD and adults with narcolepsy) and was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers (NIH, 2015). Meth is a dangerous and potent chemical and, as with all drugs, a poison that first acts as a stimulant, but then begins to systematically destroy the body, meth is a synthetic (man-made) chemical. Meth is commonly manufactured in illegal, hidden laboratories, mixing

MDMA, or methylenedioxy-methylamphetamine, is a chemical that affects the release of serotonin in the brain and is a schedule I drug in the United states. Most commonly known as a part of the ecstasy pill or molly powder capsule, this crystalline drug is used at raves, parties, and clubs worldwide for a heightened sense of euphoria and a myriad of psychedelic effects. This substance is known as the love drug for it's ability to bring people closer together and lower normal social anxieties with its empatheogenic effects. In the last few years, more and more studies have been done on the valid psychiatric use for counseling and couples therapy. Here are some of the things found during the most recent of these studies.

MDMA has not always been viewed in a negative light. Its health benefits can be traced back to the mid-twentieth century. With the homecoming of World War II soldiers, MDMA use was found to be more prevalent in society. The correlation between the homecoming of the soldiers and the spike in MDMA usage led scientists to research the situation further. The scientists found that MDMA held psycho-related benefits which was most prominent in those who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Those suffering with PTSD had a hard time coping with their emotions. They felt more detached from others and had sporadic behaviors that could lead to verbal or physical abuse. In the wake of World War II, the discovery that a drug could lessen

Within this paper I am going to talk about the where it comes from, the history of MDMA, the population that gravitates to MDMA, the effects that happens to the body when consuming MDMA, what damage MDMA causes,

Ecstasy also known as MDMA and is an edible, candy-like, stimulant drug, that gives the user relaxed, energetic, happy, and sensual feelings. Its effects can last for over 24 hours allowing the user to party for long periods of time. Ecstasy can cause hallucinations, panic and anxiety attacks, nausea, vomiting, inability to sleep, overheating, seizures, irregular heartbeats and strokes. The drug can cause emotional disturbances such as depression.

Of those surveyed in 2011, 9.1% of respondents that were 15 and older confessed to using marijuana (Hudson et al., 2014). This illustrates that cannabis use among young people is much more prevalent than the use of ecstasy. Notably, contaminants of ecstasy are prevalent and can prove to be fatal (Hudson et al., 2014). Hudson et al. (2014) contend that a significant misapprehension is that ecstasy purchased on the street solely contains MDMA. Street-level ecstasy is seldom pure MDMA and typically it is mixed with other stimulants (Hudson et al., 2014). To exemplify, in 2007, the Health Canada Drug Analysis Service claimed that only 3% of ecstasy tablets that were seized contained pure MDMA, whereas in 2001 69% of seized ecstasy tablets contained pure MDMA (Hudson et al., 2014). It is evident that the purity of ecstasy has drastically decreased in the 2000s, and this is becoming an issue as people do not know what they are truly ingesting when using ecstasy. Hudson et al. (2014) maintain that two particular stimulants often found in ecstasy tablets include para-methoxymethamphetamine (PMMA) and para-methoxyamphetamine (PMA), both of which have caused a number of fatalities in Canada. From 2010, pills containing these stimulants have been viewed as contaminated ecstasy (Hudson et al., 2014). These stimulants are partially behind the rise in ecstasy-related overdoses across Canada.

Methamphetamine is commpnly know on the streets as meth, crystal, chalk, and ice is an extremely addictive drug that is chemically similar to amphetamine. It often takes the form of a odorless ,white to light brown color, bitter-tasting crystalline saltlike powder.

Stimulants, sometimes called “uppers,” temporarily increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.

“Shulgin continued his legal research of new compounds after leaving Dow, specializing in the phenethylamines family of drugs. MDMA is but one of 179 psychoactive drugs which he described in detail, but it is the one which he felt came closest to fulfilling his ambition of finding the perfect therapeutic drug”. In the 1980s MDMA received national media spotlight when a group of individuals sued the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in an effort to block them from outlawing the drug by classifying it as a Schedule 1 drug. The US Congress had established a new law permitting the DEA to establish an emergency ban on any drug that it thought might be a danger to the public. On July 1st 1985, this right was used for the first time to ban MDMA

In the North Jersey suburbs Narcotic Task Force made it’s first Ecstasy arrest 1997. The first significant seizure came a year later; when investigators seized 3,200 pills in hand ream containers sent from Belgium to a Manhattan bar bouncer who lived in New York City suburbs.

In recent years the recreational use of Methamphetamine (MDMA or Ecstasy) had risen greatly. It has been linked to the "rave" lifestyle. Ravers use the drug to heighten their experience while partying and dancing to electronic music. Persons outside of the rave scene who enjoy the euphoria the drug produces also employ it. Because of this Methylenedioxymetamphetamine is currently one of the most popular drugs in the Western world. Clearly research on the effects of this drug is needed to guard against uneducated use by the masses, which may have disastrous consequences.

Starting in the 1980s, the very strong drug called Ecstasy has become a comprehensive “marketing” phrase for dealers selling similar drugs that may contain little to none of the

According to Drug Free World, an estimated 208 million people use illicit drugs internationally. Some people take them at home or out with friends, but one of the main places drugs are common is on the dance floor. Club drugs have become increasingly prevalent in our culture and there seems to be no signs of stopping. With how easily these drugs seem to get into clubs the problem is becoming larger and larger. These substances, whether its smoked, swallowed, inhaled, or injected, are extremely dangerous. They are used for their “high” and hallucinogenic effect but are also used for the purpose of sexual assault. Club drugs are dangerous substances that have adverse effects on the user’s short term and long-term health.

An incident that occurred in Randall Island, Manhattan is evidence of the danger substance abuse can have. A handful of rave-goers of the popular Electric Zoo event were struck ill from the abuse of ecstasy (MDMA, or Molly) and a number of them passed (Yee, par. 1). At the time it was probably no big deal to see minor amount of people fall ill, but the use of recreational drugs ended up hurting a lot people. People may use Molly occasionally just for the sake of a great rave experience and may not have any troubles with their use, but some unfortunate souls may have an experience on the opposite side of the spectrum. It is ironic how the same drug that can give a person the greatest experience of their life can be the same drug that gives another person the worst experience of their life. The fact that ecstasy is considered safe, along with its relaxing effects, is a big factor in as to why EDM fans use it. However it can be extremely dangerous in a rave scenario with plenty of vigorous activity going on. Many single mindedly think of the experience they could have using ecstasy rather than the threat it possess to one’s health. Unknowing rave-goers wander around raves and get themselves into trouble everywhere. It is not just Randall City that has suffered losses. At the venue Cow Palace in Daly City a similar incident with a similar outcome has caused a bit more of a stir in the EDM scene.