Ecstasy, one of the most popular drugs, with the scientific name of MDMA, or 3,4-methylene-dioxy-methamphetamine, gets its name from the feeling of euphoria that most users say they enjoy when taking the drug. Actually it is a combination of methamphetamine or amphetamine and hallucinogen.

Sold usually in a white, yellow, or brown tablet or capsule, it can also be found and in powder form. Some users crunch it up and snort it. On the street is known as the “love drug”, “X”, “XTC”, etc.

Ecstasy produces a feeling of well-being when taken, makes the user feel comfortable in social situations. These effects may last for between one and six hours. After use, the individual may feel irritable, depressed, anxious, or have memory problems. The usual dosage for ecstasy is 100-125 mg.

Usual effects of ecstasy are increased heart rate, blood pressure and can lead to heart problems or stroke. Another common danger of ecstasy use is dehydration. Generally associated with the use at prolonged parties, it frequently leads to this. Memory loss is another side effects of ecstasy use.

Ecstasy presents a strong addiction degree. Someone who takes for the first time ecstasy continues to abuse it with the hope that he can recreate the euphoria felt first time. He will also consider that a higher dose will increase the feeling of well-being, even if in reality it’s not true.

It is very easy to get from higher doses to overdose. The person who gets an ecstasy overdose it is likely feel faint or have a panic attack, also could experience increase in body temperature or seizures. Heat stroke are also frequent.

The combination of ecstasy with medications or alcohol is very toxic. Also, mixing it with cocaine or other drugs will increase substantially heart rate and blood pressure, and the risk of heart attack or stroke will be higher. Ecstasy can be detected for up to four days after the most recent dose. Get help you have an ecstasy addiction.

Amphetamines are class B prescription and doctors can prescribe them to patients legally, but, unfortunately, they are used by drug dealers at a large scale. We strongly recommend to everyone reading this article to stay out of amphetamine’s use, however, if you or someone close to you have problems with drug addiction, we suggest you to visit Drug Rehab Centers in Canada.