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    Ecstasy: A Case Study

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    the drug and had nothing to do with it. Ecstasy is illegal in all countries in the world under a UN agreement. However, even non-members of the UN like Switzerland tow the US '’wars on drugs’' and made it illegal. So there really isn’t an actual state or country around the world that has a law that ecstasy is legal. Ecstasy is on the same class as heroin. Ecstasy mainly started in Germany and was researched later on by a scientist in

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    Ecstasy Research Paper

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    Ecstasy is an illegal, schedule I drug that acts as a stimulant and a psychedelic. Chemically ecstasy is 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA for short. There are also many street names for ecstasy. Molly, X, and E are just a few of the names used. The drug was originally synthesized in Germany and used for suppressing appetite. Then in the 70’s it was used in the United States as a part of psychotherapy until the 80’s when it was labeled as a schedule I drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration

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    Ecstasy Research Paper

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    The illegal drug i'm researching is ecstasy. X, E, or XTC, Adam, Beans, Candy, Dancing Shoes, Disco Biscuits, Doves, E-bomb, Egg Rolls, Happy Pill, Hug Drug, Love Drug, Malcolm (or Malcolm X), Molly, Scooby Snacks, Smartees, Sweets, Skittles, Thizz, Vitamin E or Vitamin X, Vowels are all examples of street names for ecstasy. Ecstasy is the common name given to the drug Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). It was accidently created by Mannish and Jacobsohn, two German Scientists working for Merk

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    Ecstasy Of Change

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    In 1885, Karl Benz invented the first automobile. In recent years, engineers built a self-driving car hence disrupting the way people commute. Innovation in industries that people have become accustomed to can be challenging to accept. However, people must learn to embrace change as it leads to a more efficient way of life. Heraclitus said, “There is nothing permanent except change.” In a world that is constantly evolving, change is the only perpetual factor in society. As a whole, mankind dislikes

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    drug ecstasy is all about. For years, people have recognized it as one of the party scene's most popular "party drugs." Party or not, the drug has been problematic for the people who use it and some of the people they encounter. It might help if people were educated about things like side effects and what an MDMA overdose might look like. Given the likelihood you will encounter the drug a some point in you life, here's some useful information you can carry with you. The Side Effects of Ecstasy Ecstasy

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    injection, and inhaling. I will be focusing on the drug Ecstasy. Ecstasy just so happens to be a combination of many drugs in one and comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, or powder and can only be made in labs. This has many street names such as: EX, Adam, Clarity, Eve, Lover’s Speed, Peace, Uppers, XTC, E, Party Drug, Essence, Hug Drug, etc. Doctors refer to this drug as MDMA, which is an anagram for the street name, Adam. As I stated before, Ecstasy is a combination of many drugs in one. It is made

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    Ecstasy Research Papers

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    A General Overview of Ecstasy 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, better known by its street name, ecstasy or molly, is a type of illegal, synthetic drug that is typically found in the form of pills, tablets, or a capsule. It is slowly becoming one of the most popular recreational drugs worldwide. Among the ages ranging from 18 to 25, about 25 percent of them have admitted they have used the drug at least once in their lifetime (Lesley, W. R. et al., 2007). These drugs are typically used at nightclubs

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    Essay on Ecstasy Abuse

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    and Surgery Title of Article: Navy Medicine Steps Up to Help Prevent Ecstasy Abuse A)     Talks about how the military is not protected by ecstasy abuse. They may have a zero tolerance mentality about it but that still does not stop people from accessing it. The Navy found a medicine that makes hiding of having the trace of ecstasy on a person harder to hide. They found a better way to detect ecstasy with a certain drug exam that is ahead of technology. Instead if a normal

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    The thoughts associated with Ecstasy and Aspirin couldn’t be more different. Ecstasy brings to mind images of neon lights and reckless ravers. Aspirin is associated with middle-aged adults wanting to prevent a heart attack. These two drugs affect the body in very different ways. Learning about each drug is important so that you can make healthy, responsible decisions. Ecstasy, or MDMA, is an illegal designer drug that was originally developed by a pharmaceutical company in 1912. In fact, it was

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    Ecstasy is a psychoactive drug that is used as a recreational drug. It is normally classed as a club drug. Ecstasy was created in 1912 in order to improve psychotherapy. It became popular as a street drug in the 1980s, and is now associated with dance parties, raves, and electronic dance music. The key to understanding ecstasy is knowing the forms of it, the dangers of it, and how to avoid it. First, we need to know the different forms of the drug. Ecstasy is mostly taken through the mouth,

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