EcstasyJose Gerardo Cruz Rivera

Rise Program

Introduction

MDMA

Synthesized in 1912 by Merck, a German company.

National Drug Control Policy

Ecstasy and oral health

Some effects are depression, panic disorders and impulsive behaviour . Oral effects include xerostomia and bruxism.

Subjective effects

A heightened sense of "closeness" with other people

Tachycardia

Dry mouth

Side effects

Confusion

Depression

Sleep problems

Severe anxiety

Paranoia

Short-terms effects

Nausea

Hallucinations

Chills

Sweating

Increases in body temperature

Blurred vision

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w56iv-UhfGs

An Ecstasy Overdose is characterized by:

Rapid heartbeat

High blood pressure

Panic attacks

Loss of consciousness

Damage in the brain

Death

MDMA (Ecstasy)-Assisted Psychotherapy Relieves Treatment-Resistant PTSD

Belmont, MA-based Rick Doblin, Ph.D., President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies