E - effects

What is ecstasy

As with all drugs there are various names to describe Ecstasy, for instance 'E', Doves, Fantasy or Dolphins. This type of drug usually comes in a tablet form of different shapes, sizes and colour, but usually their are white. The chemical name for this drug is MDMA (Methylendioxymethamphetamine), which is similar to an amphetamine. A large percentage of Ecstasy on sale today does not contain MDMA, some tablets have been found to contain heroin. Ecstasy is usually taken by mouth and would start to give the user the effect in approximately 20 to 60 minuets (known as coming up), the effects of ecstasy could last up to 7 hours, part of this being a coming down period as the drug starts to wear off. Ecstasy is mainly imported from Holland although it is believed that it may be being manufactures in the UK. This drug has been around for years and it is not new to the market as some people believe. This drug was first developed in the 1914 and was being used in America in the 60's. It has been used regularly since the 80's and nowadays is usually taken at "Rave" nights. The big problem with this drug, as with many others drugs, the user does NOT know what is in the tablet until it is to late. A lot of deaths have been caused due to ecstasy in the UK.

Effects and risks of ecstasy

Effects of Ecstasy:

Users feel alert and in tune with other people
Emotions, sounds and colours seem more read more