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    This document discusses ecstasy (MDMA) and its effects. It was first synthesized in 1912 by Anton Kollisch while trying to develop a vasoconstrictor. MDMA produces feelings of euphoria, energy and empathy by increasing the activity of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain. Short term effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, sweating and nausea. Long term effects can include depression, problems with sleep, memory and attention. The document aims to educate people on the risks of using ecstasy.

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    This document discusses ecstasy (MDMA) and its effects. It was first synthesized in 1912 by Anton Kollisch while trying to develop a vasoconstrictor. MDMA produces feelings of euphoria, energy and empathy by increasing the activity of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain. Short term effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, sweating and nausea. Long term effects can include depression, problems with sleep, memory and attention. The document aims to educate people on the risks of using ecstasy.

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    WHAT IS THAT

    ECSTASY?

    Presented by:
    KING JIA LING
    NURUL SYAZWANA BINTI
    ABDUL ROHIM
    MITCHEL ANAK SUMIL
    MD M A
    I O XY M ET HAM PHE T AM INE
    METHY LE N E D
    ED MANDY
    MOLLY
    ESTHER
    ERIN
    DISCO
    BISCUIT
    S
    ADAM XAVIER

    EVE ELLIOTT

    ECSTASY= MDMA (EMPATHY)


    is a psychoactive drug with stimulant & psychedelic effects
    that is primary used as a recreational drug
    ANTON KOLLISCH
    employee at the German
    pharmaceutical company Merck

    company patented it for


    1st synthesized potential pharmaceutical
    methylenedioxymethamphetamine in 1912 use, but It was never taken
    further since no legitimate
    medical use was identified
    at the time
    he was trying to develop a
    vasoconstrictor to stop bleeding &
    accidentally discovered MDMA
    HOW DO PEOPLE USE
    MDMA?

    Drug effects last


    between 4-6
    hours Snort the powder
     Happy
    Take it as a capsule / tablet  Relaxed
     Empathetic
     Loved
     energetic
    EFFECT OF
    o
    o
    Insomnia
    Nausea
    MDMA
    o Rapid heartbeat
    o Addiction Many affects on human body & brain, brain
    release chemicals:
    I. Dopamine: produce ‘+’ energy & acts in
    the reward system to reinforce behavior
    II. Norepinephrine: ‘+’ heart rate & blood
    pressure – heart & blood vessel problems
    III. Serotomin: affects mood, appetite, sleep
    & other functions
    SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF ECSTASY LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF ECSTASY (MDMA)
    • LONG-LASTING CONFUSION
    • INCREASED HEART RATE
    • DEPRESSION
    • BLOOD PRESSURE
    • MUSCLE TENSION • PROBLEMS WITH ATTENTION, SLEEP, MEMORY

    • NAUSEA • INCRESED ANXIETY


    • FAINTNESS, CHILLS, SWEATING
    • LESS INTEREST IN SEX
    • KIDNEY FAILURE
    • DEATH
    Any questions
    ?

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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