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Line 1: − '''Methylenedioxymethamphetamine''' (commonly abbreviated MDMA), which is widely referred to as '''Ecstasy''', is a psychedelic drug that is illegal in the [[United States]]. It is considered to be a stimulant. It is usually taken in pill form, although it can also be snorted. By releasing stored serotonin, MDMA creates an intense feeling of happiness. Repeated use can cause neurotoxicity. − − Recently, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has received FDA-approval for research into the possible benefits of MDMA in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. [http://www.maps.org/mdma/] − − [http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/atod/od_ecstasy.htm] MDMA is heavily associated with "rave" culture. − − ==Effects of MDMA== − MDMA dramatically increases one's [[heart]] rate and can affect memory, the body's ability to regulate temperature, and lead to [[depression]], anxiety, and sleep problems, nausea, dehydration/headstroke, among other things. [http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/ecstasy.html] It produces a euphoric "high" that lasts several hours by releasing norepinephrine, but depression and a general feeling of malaise are a frequent result once the high wears off. − [[Category:Illegal substances]]
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'''Methylenedioxymethamphetamine''' (commonly abbreviated MDMA), which is widely referred to as '''Ecstasy''', is a psychedelic drug that is illegal in the [[United States]]. It is considered to be an empathogenic-enactogen. It is usually taken in pill form, although it can also be insufflated.
'''Methylenedioxymethamphetamine''' (commonly abbreviated MDMA), which is widely referred to as '''Ecstasy''', is a psychedelic drug that is illegal in the [[United States]]. It is considered to be an empathogenic-enactogen. It is usually taken in pill form, although it can also be insufflated.