In Australia, MDMA/Ecstasy are also known as E, pills, caps, pingers, M&M, doopa, love drug, disco biscuits, XTC, X, eccy, ekky, or molly.
Ecstasy is a drug that can refer to the substance 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or a heightened state of consciousness and intense, pleasant experience. As MDMA, it has stimulant and minor psychedelic properties and is sometimes used in conjunction with psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social anxiety in MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly)260 mg – Meth Care Health Pharmacywith autism spectrum disorder. The term can also describe any altered state of consciousness where awareness of one’s surroundings is diminished or the experience is intensely pleasurable.
How many young people have tried “Party Drugs”/MDMA/Ecstasy?
What are the effects of “Party Drugs”/MDMA/Ecstasy?
MDMA/Ecstasy causes the body’s central nervous system to speed up. It can take effect within 60 minutes of initially taking it but this can vary. Sometimes people mistakenly think the first pill or cap they took isn’t working and take more — this can be very dangerous.
Immediate Long-term Enlarged pupils Dependence (see glossary) Increased heart rate and blood pressure Long-term problems with depression Increased energy Liver problems Feeling of euphoria (a ‘high’) Impairments to memory and attention Teeth grinding and jaw clenching Anxiety and panic attacks Overheating and dehydration (when the body loses more water than it takes in) A ‘comedown’ (see glossary) Nausea, vomiting and dizziness Visual distortions (things looking weird or different) Paranoia (feeling extremely suspicious and frightened) Psychosis (see glossary) Serotonin syndrome (see glossary) Stroke