This document discusses ecstasy (MDMA), including its history of being synthesized in 1912, subjective effects like heightened closeness and tachycardia, potential side effects like confusion and depression, short-term effects such as nausea and increased body temperature, symptoms of overdose like rapid heartbeat and panic attacks, and recent research finding that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy can help treat PTSD.

1. Ecstasy
Jose Gerardo Cruz Rivera
Rise Program

2.  MDMA
 Synthesized in 1912 by Merck, a German
company.
 National Drug Control Policy
Introduction

3.  Some effects are depression, panic
disorders and impulsive behaviour . Oral
effects include xerostomia and bruxism.
Ecstasy and oral health

4.  A heightened sense of "closeness" with
other people
 Tachycardia
 Dry mouth
Subjective effects

5.  Confusion
 Depression
 Sleep problems
 Severe anxiety
 Paranoia
Side effects

6.  Nausea
 Hallucinations
 Chills
 Sweating
 Increases in body temperature
 Blurred vision
Short-terms effects

7.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w56iv-
UhfGs

8.  Rapid heartbeat
 High blood pressure
 Panic attacks
 Loss of consciousness
 Damage in the brain
 Death
An Ecstasy Overdose is
characterized by:

9.  Belmont, MA-based Rick Doblin, Ph.D.,
President of the Multidisciplinary
Association for Psychedelic Studies
MDMA (Ecstasy)-Assisted Psychotherapy
Relieves Treatment-Resistant PTSD