Ecstasy

MDMA Tablets

Physiological Effects

  • Blurred vision
  • Body temperature can increase to 109 degrees if combined with physical exertion.
  • Increases blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Muscle tension
  • Nausea
  • Tremors

Psychological Effects

  • An enhanced sense of pleasure
  • Feelings of emotional closeness coupled with the breakdown of personal communication barriers
  • Greater self confidence
  • Increased sense of energy
  • A sense of peace with oneself and the world
  • Serotonin levels in the brain are affected

Short-Term Effects

  • Amnesia
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Drug craving
  • Ecstasy suppresses the desire to eat, drink or sleep
  • Hallucinations
  • Paranoia
  • Problems sleeping
  • Severe anxiety

Long-Term Effects

  • May alter motor skills giving the user the appearance of suffering from Parkinson's disease
  • Permanent brain damage in the areas of critical to thought and memory