Get the Facts on Ecstasy

The drug:
The drug is called methaline dioximeth-amphetamine (MDMA) and combines the properties of “speed” with hallucinogenic properties.

Street name:
“Ecstasy”, “X”, “Adam”, “XTC”, “Bean”, “Essence”, “Roll”, “E”, “Lover’s speed”, “Eve”, “Feel Good Drug”, “Doves”, “Rave Energy”, “Cloud Nine”, “Clarity”, “Stacy”, and “The Hug Drug”.

What it looks like:
Pill, capsule, or powder. Often it is stamped with a logo or brand name.

What it can do to your body:
Confusion   Temporary feeling of enhanced confidence
     
Depression   Energy burst
     
Drug craving   Feeling less inhibited
     
Sleep problems   Muscle tension
     
Severe anxiety   Increase heart rate
     
Hallucinations   Increased blood pressure
     
Paranoia   Increased body temperature
     
Extreme dehydration   Nausea and vomiting
     
Motor tics   Rapid eye movement and eye spasms
     
Blurred vision   Death from hypothermia, heart stoppage, and stroke
     
Faintness   Involuntary teeth clenching (teeth worn through the enamel)
     
Chills   Sweating

Warning:
Effects of this drug can be compounded when used in conjunction with alcohol.

Effects of repeated use:
Brain damage to areas that control memory and thought has been detected 6-7 years after use. Serotoin, a key chemical in the brain, is cut in half for some chronic users. This can lead to emotional and sexual disorders.

Other causes of concern:
Ecstasy can be laced with a variety of additives such as methadone, LSD, heroin, Valium, caffeine, and an ingredient in cough suppressants. It is also common for other drugs, such as Katamine, to be peddled as Ecstasy.

Signs of use:
Excessive, fast talking
Lack of inhibition
Dry mouth

For more information:
Access to reliable information can be found at the following Internet sites:
    The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
     
    The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
     
    Higher Education Infofacts Resources
     
    Clubdrugs.org

If you or a friend is in trouble:
    First and foremost, call 911.
     
    Then contact someone in Student Affairs (an RA, area coordinator, dean, or other staff member you feel most comfortable calling). We’re here to help you, not to get you into trouble. While we can’t look the other way, you and your friends’ safety is ALWAYS more important than a documentation. Utilize the resources available to you and seek immediate help.
     
    If you want to talk further about your concerns, the Counseling Services is available at extension 2549 (UC) and 4233 (WCC).
   
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