1. Methylene-dioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)
A Deadly High

2. The History Of Ecstasy First created in Germany in 1914
First extensive use in the U.S. was in the 1960’s
1985: Ecstasy put on the list of illegal drugs in the U.S.
Controversy over legality of “E” lead to the spread of E use.

3. Common Names for Ecstasy
MDMA E
Adam X
Love Doves
Cloud Nine

4. Who Uses Ecstasy? Primarily used by teenagers
12% of high school students have tried “E”
Very common among the Rave scene
Also used among adults

5. Chemistry C11H15NO2

6. Molecular Weight:
Melting Point: C
Chemical Name : 3,4 methylenedioxy-methamphetamine

7. How Ecstasy Affects the Brain
Ecstasy causes large amounts of serotonin to be released in the brain.
The serotonin in turn cause feeling of extreme happiness, both stimulating and relaxing the body
View The Release of Serotonin

8. Detrimental Effects of Ecstasy
Short Term
increased heart rate
increased blood pressure
increased confidence
sweating and nausea
anxiety
Long Term
short-term memory loss
lowered serotonin levels
small holes in the brain
liquifying of the spine

9. Different Forms of Ecstasy
Pills (Pure MDMA)
Pills (MDMA combined with other drugs)
Ecstasy Cigarettes

14. Interesting Facts About Ecstasy
The harmful side effects have been known since 1941
Costs $0.22 to make one pill, but that same pill sells for around $20.00
Most deaths from ecstasy are a result of thin blood caused from drinking too much water
More than half of ecstasy users have had at least one bad experience