Ecstasy
Ecstasy or MDMA, called "Adam" or "X" on the street, is a synthetic, psychoactive drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties. Here are some facts about the effects of ecstasy, pictures and abuse information.
Effects of Ecstasy
Brain imaging research in humans indicates that Ecstasy causes injury to the brain, affecting neurons that use the chemical serotonin to communicate with other neurons.
Brain imaging research in humans indicates that Ecstasy causes injury to the brain, affecting neurons that use the chemical serotonin to communicate with other neurons.
Ecstasy Use Statistics
Each year, NHSDA reports on the nature and extent of drug use among the American household population age 12 and older.
Each year, NHSDA reports on the nature and extent of drug use among the American household population age 12 and older.
Ecstasy Damages the Brain and Impairs Memory in Humans
A NIDA-supported study has provided the first direct evidence that chronic use of MDMA, popularly known as "ecstasy," causes brain damage in people.
A NIDA-supported study has provided the first direct evidence that chronic use of MDMA, popularly known as "ecstasy," causes brain damage in people.
Ecstasy Pictures
Pictures of assorted Ecstasy pills.
Pictures of assorted Ecstasy pills.