What is Ecstasy?

Ecstasy or MDMA is a psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to methamphetamine. Initially the drug is marketed as an appetite suppressant drug, but it is currently widely used by addicts as a hallucinogenic drug.

The drug is also often called Party dance drug or drug, as it allows the user dancing all night without feeling himself tired.

5 Signs and Symptoms of Ecstasy Overdose

In all 18 cases of ecstasy overdose recorded by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for New Year's Eve in 2010, experts used a list of signs and symptoms indicative of such a condition in patients affected. There are actually five common signs and symptoms determined with the use of this drug. Some may experience all in one person. On the other hand, some may occur as a symptom by itself in the victim.

The Silent Killer - Ecstasy

Ecstasy produces a hallucinogen and stimulant effects, such as amphetamine. Ecstasy is often sold as "feel good drug" because of the positive sense of well being and compassion for others, elimination of anxiety, and extreme relaxation. Club scene are able to withstand the parties for many days, because depressing to eat, drink and sleep. It is available mainly in tablets or capsules.
Ecstasy debuted in the early 1960's and 1980's were always known as a psychedelic drug, supplying a lot all night rave in England. The drug used to treat various mental disorders at an early stage. but instead of treating patients, it made them worse.

5 of the Most Common Signs and Symptoms of Ecstasy Overdose

Author: John C Arkin

In all of the 18 cases of ecstasy overdose recorded by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for the New Year's Eve of 2010, experts used a list of signs and symptoms that indicate such condition in the patients affected. There are actually 5 common signs and symptoms established with the use of this drug. Some of these may manifest altogether in one person. On the other hand, some may occur as a stand-alone symptom in the victim.

Relating these symptoms to the New Year's rave party ecstasy overdose cases as presented in the MWRR report, here are 5 of the signs and symptoms experienced by the victims.

Ecstasy Addiction and Cure

Author: Dion Silva

Ecstasy is the street name for MDMA (Methylene dioxy meth amphetamine). Ecstasy was used to treat psychiatric disorders in 60's, in USA. But instead of curing patients, it made the disorder worse and therefore the drug was abandoned. The drug became known for its effects of generating hallucinations, altered state of awareness and distortion of perception, in the 1980's, and its use has increased since.

The dangers of the narcotic drug Ecstasy

Author: argiro.mike

If you were to ask members of the general public what sort of drugs they know about and what ones are commonly used by younger people, it is likely that ecstasy would feature very highly in any answers given by people. This is because this drug is highly associated with music and youth culture, giving it a very high presence and ensuring that public awareness of the drug abuse is extremely high. There is no doubt that a number of high profile casualties linked to the drug has also ensured it has a high awareness level for many people who would not normally know too much about drugs. There are obviously a number of reasons why people think ecstasy is a great product to use, which is why so many users use it every weekend but it is fair to say that there are many negative points about the drug use too.