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Ecstasy
Ecstasy (MDMA) is a mood-enhancing
drug that produces a strong sense of empathy and
euphoria. Popular in the “rave” and club scene, MDMA has
properties of both stimulants and hallucinogens. Ecstasy
tablets usually are pastel colored and imprinted with
designs or commercials logos. Ecstasy can immediately
cause problems with muscular coordination, dehydration,
hypertension, hyperventilation, and insomnia. It can
also cause an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.
An overdose can lead to kidney failure, cardiac arrest,
coma, and death. Surveys show that Ecstasy use among
12th graders has declined from 9.5% in 2002 to 5.9% in
2005. Ecstasy is considered a Schedule I drug, meaning
that it is not accepted for any therapeutic
use.

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