Ecstasy Picture Resource

This website contains a detailed selection of Ecstasy pictures. Large range of pictures and photos of Ecstasy tablets and pills.

ECSTASY

WHAT IS ECSTASY?

Ecstasy is:

the common name for MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine, or MDMA
is a synthetic drug usually sold as small tablets which come in a variety of colors and sizes
is also available as powder and can be snorted or injected
is a stimulant because it speeds up the functions of the central nervous system.

EFFECTS

The effects of ecstasy depend on :

the amount taken
individual experience with the drug
mood
how the drug is taken
quality and purity of the drug

The effects can start after about an hour and can last up to six hours, but may last as long as 32 hours.

IMMEDIATE EFFECTS

Immediate effects of ecstasy can include:

increased feelings of self confidence
well-being and feeling close to others
a rise in blood pressure
a rise in body temperature
a rise pulse rate
jaw clenching
teeth grinding
sweating
dehydration
nausea
anxiety.

As ecstasy may cause the body’s temperature to increase it is important to keep sipping water to prevent dehydration. Drinking water does not reduce the effects of ecstasy, it only prevents dehydration. Drinking too much water, however, may lead to serious health complications in some people.

Ecstasy may also produce a "hangover" effect.

Symptoms

Symptoms can include:

loss of appetite

insomnia

depression

muscle aches

concentration difficulties (especially the day after taking ecstasy

Large amounts

Higher doses of ecstasy can produce:

hallucinations

irrational behavior
vomiting
convulsions

Long-term effects

Long term use of ecstasy may cause damage to the:

brain
heart
liver

OVERDOSE

Overdose of ecstasy can occur and some deaths have been related to overheating and dehydration.

TOLERANCE

People can develop tolerance to the pleasurable effects of ecstasy. This means that more ecstasy is needed to get the same effects as before.

MIXING ECSTASY WITH OTHER DRUGS

Other drugs are often used with ecstasy as a way of coping with some of its undesirable effects. Little is known about the effects of these combinations. In general, health risks tend to increase when two or more drugs are used together, particularly if the doses are large.

HISTORY

MDMA was developed in 1914 by a German chemical company as an appetite suppressant
In the 1970s it was used by some therapists to help people explore their feelings for each other.