Ecstasy is a synthetic drug produced illegally in clandestine laboratories.
How it’s Used: Ecstasy is taken orally by pill or capsule, snorted, smoked, or injected.
Effects: It causes injury to the brain, affecting neurons that use the chemical serotonin to communicate with other neurons.
Side Effects
Nervousness, Rapid heartbeat, Hyper-excitability, Teeth grinding, Scratching/rubbing of skin, Eye twitching, Panic attacks, Muscle cramping, Seizures, Loss of consciousness, and Death.
Remedies
Here are some sites that offer remedies for drugs including Ecstasy.
- DrugHelp.org is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
- Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and Treatment for Addiction. High success rate. Offers Narconon Drug Prevention and Education Services.
- Church Of Scientology International Drug Solutions presents information on effective drug education, drug prevention and drug rehabilitation.
- Drug Education Council offers ways to prevent drug abuse and become better informed about current local and national community awareness efforts.
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