Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant and increases brain activity.
Users
report that it causes a sense of euphoria, followed by a feeling of
calm. They claim it makes them feel more sociable and increases their
awareness of their surroundings. However, like many drugs, ecstasy is
reported to exaggerate a person's existing mood.
Ecstasy
affects body temperature. When combined with dancing for long periods
in a hot place, users can risk dehydration, which may be fatal. Large
doses of the drug can cause anxiety, panic and confusion. Immediate
side effects can include nausea, a dry mouth, raised blood pressure and
depression.
Research on long-time users suggests it may cause
brain damage and mental illness as well as liver and kidney problems in
later life. People with problems such as epilepsy, high blood pressure
and depression are thought to be more likely to suffer side effects
from ecstasy use.
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