What
is it
XTC,
Extacy, E, Adam, Cadillac or simple MDMA is a drug belonging to the group
of Metamphetamines and it works directly with the brain. Extacy is
distributed as pills or capsules and distribution is forbidden worldwide.
Side
effects
The
effects start about 30 to 60 minutes after taking and lasts about 4 to
6 hours. You feel awake, excited, openhearted and you believe to feel everything
more intensivly. Your heartrate and blood-pressure increases. This means
stress for your body! The effects of extacy are also depend on your physical
health and the general atmosphere.
After
effects
The
side-effects can be uncomfortable, but most users find that these do not
spoil the experience. Dry mouth and loss of appetite almost happen every
time, and various muscular side effects are common, as though some muscles
react to the drug's demand to let go. These include holding the jaw tightly
clenched, flickering eyes, twiches, nausea and cramps, especially as the
drug takes its first effects. Generally these side-effects don't last for
a long time. Side effects are more pronounced with increased use. Another
more common, but less serious problem, with extacy is that many people
resist to the effect of the drug. This is unconfortable, often is resulting
in a strong headache.
Long
terms effects
People
often feel tired after taking Extacy. This 'hangover' is hardly surprising
considering that the mind and usually the body have been so much more active
than normal, and is similar to that experienced by users of LSD.
Drinking enough water and getting a good night's sleep after taking extacy
are best ways to avoid a hangover, and vitamins may also help. For ravers,
the strongest after-effect is often stiffness and aches from the physical
excercise. The most unpleasant after-effect is paranoia which is frequently
reported by heavy users.
Dangers
of extacy
One
of the worst fears about Extacy is that it may be causing permanent brain
damage to users without them being aware of it. It has been suggested that
the drug destroys nerve endings or synapses, and that eventually users
will suffer from the loss of memory and confusion that affects some old
people - but at a much earlier age. Extacy has been widely used for the
last fifteen years. So far there are no reports of long-term damage, but
some people argue that such damage may not show for another ten or twenty
years. It has been suggested that the long-term effect of the drug may
increase this effect. Be careful as a permanent damage of your brain may
be possible!
