Ecstasy and its adverse effects on health

It was long believed that ecstasy is not a hard drug. Yet the case. Furthermore, ecstasy has a negative impact poorly-known health.

Ecstasy is a drug

Ecstasy (or ecstasy) is a drug in its own right even though many people think it is a simple stimulant. In reality it is a synthesis of phenylethylamine. It comes mostly in the form of tablets colored with attractive patterns. Ecstasy is also sold in capsule, powder or liquid form for injection. In fact, ecstasy is a synthetic phenylethylamine which acts on the brain, primarily on the neurotransmitters. This changes the messages sent to different neurons. A few minutes after taking ecstasy, feeling, thinking and behavior are changed. The person who has consumed has a feeling of complete relaxation, performance and social well-being absolute.

Real and immediate effects of ecstasy

Ecstasy raises blood pressure and heart rate. That is why a phase of anxiety succeeds immediately after consumption. Often used in nightclubs or at a party, the product accelerates the dehydration of the body. Mouth and dry skin so the slightest exertion. If consumed in high doses, ecstasy hallucinations creates more or less important when the product effect on the brain fade (print temporary blindness, voice, unreal images ...) Often, the person is in a second state where it can no longer control anything. For occasional use, vacuum passages may occur several days later. This results in a serious condition of anxiety or depression.

Effects of ecstasy long term

Regular consumption of ecstasy is addictive dangerous for the brain. In the long run, it produces lesions on the nervous system. Hallucinations are a larger scale and shape: paranoia, anxiety, confusion, delirium ... In addition, adverse effects are felt on the state of health in general: loss of sleep and appetite, diarrhea, memory problems, muscle pain, hypertension, pulmonary edema ... Even one drink can have serious consequences that occur immediately or within a few days, weeks or years.