The party drug ecstasy is mostly offered and consumed in pill, tablet or capsule form. Ecstasy (also XTC) consists of various active ingredients, including (but not necessarily) MDMA. In addition, other substances may be present in the colorful “party pills”, for example amphetamines, caffeine, MDA or MDE. What exactly is contained in the drug ecstasy, the consumer usually does not know. Since ecstasy tablets are often beautifully colorful and printed with funny motifs, they appear harmless. In fact, however, the drug ecstasy has an enormous potential for harm and addiction.
Effect of ecstasy
Due to the different composition, the mode of action of individual ecstasy pills is also different. Mostly, however, a feeling of infinite performance, impaired judgment and high sociability results. In addition, however, also come:
- Anxiety
- Sleep disorders
- Depression
- Delusions
- Nausea
- Visual disturbances
With prolonged use, brain damage, personality changes, emotional coldness, depression, impaired concentration and psychosis occur. There is also a risk of kidney failure, bleeding, heart problems and permanent damage to the immune system.
Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens are very different psychoactive substances, but they all have a similar effect on the particular user. Types of hallucinogens include LSD (short for: lysergic acid diethylamide), poisonous mushrooms, mescaline or nightshade plants, and synthetic substances such as PCP and ketamine.
All of these drugs are characterized by causing profound alterations in consciousness.
Effects of hallucinogens such as LSD.
As the name suggests, hallucinogens produce hallucinations. Consumers completely lose their sense of time and space and perceive things that cannot be rationally explained. The basic physical mood before taking the drugs plays an important role. If the user is in a good mood, the hallucinogens can trigger euphoria and feelings of elation. In depressed, depressed people, however, this can turn into the opposite. Horror, panic and anxiety are the result.
Due to the strong delusions, users can easily put themselves in danger, for example by jumping out of the window and thinking they are standing on the diving tower of a swimming pool. In addition, hallucinations and psychosis can persist permanently even after the drug effects have worn off.
