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MDMA is a synthetic drug that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. It produces an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment from sensory experiences. It has also been described as an entactogen—a drug that can increase self-awareness and empathy.buy ecstasy pills Mesa
Ecstasy is often used to refer to MDMA in the tablet or capsule form, which is the most common way people take the drug.Researchers have determined that many ecstasy tablets contain not only MDMA at different concentrations, but also a number of other drugs or drug combinations that can be harmful. Adulterants found in ecstasy tablets purchased on the street have included methamphetamine, the anesthetic ketamine, caffeine, the diet drug ephedrine, the over-the-counter cough suppressant dextromethorphan,heroin, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine.
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- Among people aged 12 or older in 2020, 0.9% (or about 2.6 million people) reported using MDMA (Ecstasy) in the past 12 months.
Source: 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
How many young people use MDMA?
- In 2021, an estimated 0.6% of 8th graders, 0.7% of 10th graders, and 1.1% of 12th graders reported using MDMA in the past 12 months.
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- MDMA first gained popularity among adolescents and young adults in the nightclub scene and at dance parties known as raves.However, the profile of the typical person who uses MDMA has been changing. Beginning in 1999, community-level data from NIDA’s Community Epidemiology Work Group began to report that use of MDMA had spread among populations outside the nightclub scene.
MDMA is predominantly used by males between the ages of 18 and 25.43,50 Most use typically begins at 21 years of age.buy ecstasy pills Mesa
NIDA-funded research shows that sexual orientation also influences MDMA usage rates. For example, gay or bisexual men and women are more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to have used MDMA within the last 30 days and to report harm associated with MDMA use.
What it does
Ecstasy is often referred as the ‘love drug’ because of the ‘loved up’ feeling a user can experience while on the drug. Other effects a user may experience are:
- empathy
- euphoria
- closeness and openness to others – even complete strangers.buy ecstasy pills Mesa
Ecstasy increases a person’s energy which may make the user feel like they want to dance or keep moving – ecstasy is often associated with nightclubbing or the dance party scene.
A high from ecstasy can last several hours. It can have a ‘come down’ lasting for days after a person uses ecstasy. A ‘come down’ means a person may feel depressed, have difficulty sleeping, or feel anxious or fatigued.
Myths and legends
Ecstasy isn’t addictive
Ecstasy users can become psychologically dependent, meaning they find it difficult not to use ecstasy in situations where they are used to having the drug and will experience cravings and symptoms of withdrawal. However there is little evidence to suggest that ecstasy is physically addictive.buy ecstasy pills Mesa
Risks
Some of the risks of ecstasy use include over-heating, dehydration and water intoxication. This is because ecstasy affects the body’s temperature control, so dancing for long periods of time, in a hot atmosphere, increases the chances of overheating or dehydrating. Ecstasy users often attempt to reduce the risk of overheating and dehydrating by consuming plenty of water. However drinking too much water can cause water intoxication – the water causes the brain to swell.
Another risk with taking ecstasy is not knowing what is in the pill. Ecstasy is often cut with other drugs so there could be negative effects from other ingredients in the pill.
Mixing drugs can also lead to harm because you have no idea how they will react together.
Ecstasy withdrawal
When an ecstasy user becomes psychologically dependent they will find they begin to crave the drug in certain situations or at particular times, and their ecstasy use might start to cause problems for them in their everyday lives. Attempts to stop or reduce their ecstasy use can cause withdrawal symptoms. buy ecstasy pills Mesa
Symptoms of ecstasy withdrawal can be:
- sleeplessness
- panic attacks
- anxiety
Symptoms will vary from person to person. Factors such as physical, mental and emotional health, the use of other drugs and the amount of ecstasy a person has been taking can all influence withdrawal.
Reducing the harm
The New Zealand Drug Foundation’s message is clear: no drug use is the safest drug use. However, we know there will be occasions when people ignore warnings and use drugs in a dangerous manner. To help keep communities safe, here is some information about proven methods of drug harm reduction.
Ecstasy users can use reagent tests to check for the presence of MDMA or adulterants in their pills. The tests analyse a small sliver of the pill or powder and change colour to indicate the presence of MDMA or adulterants. Each test can only confirm the presence of one substance at a time however, and the presence of MDMA confirmed by a reagent test does not mean that other adulterants are not present. People using reagent tests should follow the instructions on the packaging carefully.
Users of ecstasy, especially those who partake in vigorous physical activity such as dancing, run a significant risk of both dehydrating or drinking too much water. It is recommended that people using ecstasy drink about 500mls of water every hour if active, or 250mls if inactive. Alcohol dehydrates the body further and should not be mixed with ecstasy.buy ecstasy pills Mesa
Intense and prolonged dancing can cause considerable stress on the cardiovascular system and raise body temperature. It is recommended that people take regular breaks to rest and reduce the need to drink too much water.
Ecstasy presents risks to both the body and the mind so consumers should stay with friends who can look after them if they begin to feel physically unwell or emotionally upset.
Ecstasy should not be mixed with any other drug, legal or illegal. Consumers should not drive a vehicle while using ecstasy.