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https://docs.google.com/a/bloomfield.org/document/d/1QYJ740R70IxlLceQ4wXmxTPB7AaZtmpW0hxwhwXyUzI/edit?usp=sharing

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Before it was abused, and then later banned, Ecstasy was used as a medication for chronic depression as mentioned before.

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Depression

Sleep Apnea

Hallucinations

Severe anxiety

And paranoia

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These consequences include;

Clenching of the jaw

Tremors

Clamminess and sweating

Nausea

Faintness

Confusion

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The downsides to the abuse of Ecstasy outweighs the highs of the drug by a lot. Those who abuse the drug run the risk of suffering similarly to those who abuse cocaine or other amphetamines, since MDMA is considered an amphetamine.

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In addition to this, those who abused MDMA were precept to a dysfunction of the sensory of time and perception.

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Those who abused the drug were looking for the specific effects that were meant to help people with their chronic depression. These effects led to the types of highs they felt. These highs include: boosted amounts of energy, extreme euphoria, and sexual arousal.

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This newly popular drug was named Ecstasy, and later on abbreviated to XTC. In some situations, the drug was also called Molly.

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However, the military had noticed its effects soon after and took the drug and used it as a psychological warfare weapon. The drug then made a return in the expertise of psychological therapy before suddenly becoming popular in the 70s for recreational use.

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In 1912, the Merck Pharmaceutical company developed a drug they named, 3,4- Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Their intention for the drug was for it to be used on patients who were diagnosed with chronic depression.

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And although it looks harmless enough, Ecstasy is actually classified as a Schedule 1 drug. It is considered a stimulant, empathogen, entactogen, hallucinogen, and psychedelic.

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As shown in the picture, ecstasy usually comes in the form of a tablet so that it is an easier way to take the drug in a public environment.

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MDMA, more commonly known as Ecstasy, is a popular club drug that can be found in almost any party environment.

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A presentation on Ecstasy by Luke Mathews