Smith Initiatives for Prevention & Education
College of Education
The University of Arizona
P.O. Box 210069
Tucson, Arizona
85721-0069
(520) 626-4964
Kris Bosworth, PhD
Director
 
 

Ecstasy (MDMA)

What It Does
Ecstasy, also called MDMA or Adam, is a drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine like properties. Use of ecstasy causes confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, severe anxiety, and paranoia and possibly psychotic episodes. It also increases heart rate and blood pressure, may cause muscle tension, involuntary teeth-clenching, nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, chills or sweating.

Ecstasy has been reported to contribute to heightened sexual experience, tranquility, and happiness.

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