The chemical substance MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine), which later became known as ecstasy, was created at the beginning of the 20th century rather as an accidental by-product in the search for an alternative way of manufacturing the hemostatic substance hydrastinin. The drug consists entirely of artificial precursors. In addition to MDMA in various high concentrations, it usually contains psychoactive substances and extenders.
The ecstasy rush
Under certain circumstances, however, this feeling of elation can quickly change: Sus’s euphoria then turns into anxiety and depression. Heart palpitations, circulatory collapse, kidney and liver failure can also be among the undesirable effects of the designer drug.
In dosage ranges between 80 and 150 milligrams, the effect occurs after 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the combination of active ingredients, and can last for four to twelve hours.
Ecstasy – the consequences
Long-term effects of ecstasy may include:
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- @ Psychosis
- Convulsions
- sleep and personality disorders
- increasing tendency of the blood to clot
The mental dependence potential is classified as medium. However, with long-term use of ecstasy, there is a risk of psychological dependence.