Do you know the facts about Ecstasy?

What Is Ecstasy

As with all drugs there are various names to describe Ecstasy, for instance ‘E’, Doves, Fantasy or Dolphins. This type of drug usually comes in a tablet form of different shapes, sizes and colour, but usually their are white. The chemical name for this drug is MDMA (Methylendioxymethamphetamine), which is similar to an amphetamine

A large percentage of Ecstasy on sale today does not contain MDMA, some tablets have been found to contain Heroin. Ecstasy is usually taken by mouth and would start to give the user the effect in approximately 20 to 60 minuets (known as coming up), the effects of Ecstasy could last up to 7 hours, part of this being a coming down period as the drug starts to wear off.

Effects Of Ecstasy

– Users feel alert and in tune with other people

– Emotions, sounds and colours seem more intense

– The energy buzz from Ecstasy gives users the ability to dance for hours

– A sense of calmness

– Tingling of the skin

– Increase Temperature

– Increase Heart Rate

– Makes you sweat and your pupils to dilate

– In some people it can cause nausea

What To Do Whilst Taking Ecstasy

To minimize the risks whilst taking Ecstasy, firstly be very careful how you use this drug, the less you take, the less chance you have of having problems. Eat and sleep regularly, take a break from taking Ecstasy. The major problem with Ecstasy is heat stroke. When dancing you will increase body temperature take a break and drink lots of fluids (not alcohol), about one pint per hour in small amounts. Try drinking isotonic drinks or fruit juice and eat salty foods to replenish salt levels.