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What Is Ecstasy?
MDMA, or 'ecstasy' is a
'psychedelic amphetamine' that
has gained popularity over the past 20 years because of its ability to
produce strong feelings of comfort, empathy, and connection to others. It
most frequently comes in tablet form, although it is occasionally sold in
capsules or as powder. It is most frequently used orally and rarely
snorted. MDMA use is closely tied to the underground rave (and dance
club) scene throughout the world, but has also been widely used by
therapists as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Because MDMA is so popular and
because it goes well with dance parties, the demand for it usually exceeds
supply--especially at any given location on any given night.
MDMA use is closely tied to the underground
rave (and dance club) scene throughout the world, but has also been widely
used by therapists as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Because MDMA is so
popular and because it goes well with dance parties, the demand for it
usually exceeds supply--especially at any given location on any given night |

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MDMA
or ecstasy is a Schedule I, synthetic, psychoactive drug possessing
stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. Ecstasy possesses chemical
variations of the stimulant amphetamine or methamphetamine and a
hallucinogen, most often mescaline. Ecstasy is a semi-synthetic chemical
compound.
MDMA use is closely tied to the
underground rave (and dance club) scene throughout the world, but has
also been widely used by therapists as an adjunct to psychotherapy.
Because MDMA is so popular and because it goes well with dance parties,
the demand for it usually exceeds supply--especially at any given
location on any given night
Ecstasy is a white, crystalline powder in its pure form. It is usually
seen in capsule form, in pressed pills, or as loose powder. Average cost
ranges from $10-$30 (U.S.) a dose. Commonly referred to as Ecstasy or
XTC, MDMA was first synthesized in 1912 by a German company to be used
as an appetite suppressant. Chemically, it is an analogue of MDA, a drug
that was popular in the 1960s. In the late 1970s, MDMA was used to
facilitate psychotherapy by a small group of therapists in the United
States. Illicit use of the drug did not become popular until the late
1980s and early 1990s. Ecstasy is frequently used in combination with
other drugs. Ecstasy is rarely consumed with alcohol, as alcohol is
believed to diminish its effects. It is most often distributed at
late-night parties called "raves", nightclubs, and rock concerts. As the
rave and club scene expands to metropolitan and suburban areas across
the country, ecstasy use and distribution are increasing as well |