Ecstasy
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About ecstasy
Ecstasy has been popular since the early 1990's. Clubbers take ecstasy to stay awake, enabling them to dance for hours.The effects take about half an hour to kick in and tend to last between 3 to 6 hours, followed by a gradual comedown There have been over 200 Ecstasy related deaths in the UK since 1996.
The risks
Ecstasy can cause:
- Tightening of the jaw muscles
- Dilated pupils
- Increased heart rate
- A tingling feeling
- A raised body temperature
- Panic attacks
- Anxiety
- Confused episodes
- Paranoia
Ecstasy affects the body's temperature control and makes the user feel hot and dehydrated. Ecstasy also prevents the production of urine, so drinking too much, too quickly can also be dangerous or even fatal.
Anyone with a heart condition, blood pressure problems, epilepsy or asthma can have a very dangerous reaction to the drug.
Evidence suggests that Ecstasy causes damage to the brain causing long term problems like depression, personality change and memory loss.
The law
Ecstasy is a Class A drug. It is illegal to have, give away or sell.
Possession of Ecstasy can get you up to 7 years in jail.
Supplying Ecstasy to someone else, including your friends, can result in life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
Think of the risks and consider the consequences!