Ecstasy, also referred to as MDMA on the street is a synthetic stimulant and a mild hallucinogen. When the ecstasy enters the body it triggers the release of dopamine, but the major effect is that it blocks the reuptake of serotonin and releases the stored serotine. SpongeBob in this picture is extremely relaxed and full of excitement, and he is a bundle of energy after just partying all night without a sense of exhaustion. The physical effects of MDMA include severe overheating, increase blood pressure, dehydration, and death. Ecstasy works a an agonist, and this picture relates to this drug because he is on a high at this moment, he is relaxed, yet shows no signs of exhaustion, he is going nonstop.…
There are many dangers to the notorious club drug, MDMA—also known by its street names: Ecstasy and Molly. In a statement from Santa Cruz police department, they “expressed concern regarding the growing prevalence of MDMA” (Albarazi). One danger of the drug is that it “alters perception and awareness.” In addition, the drug increases “emotions of trust” and lowers “inhibitions” which can lead to sexual exploitation. (Albarazi). In addition, police stated that MDMA can “cause an elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and the inability to regulate body temperature”…
Like any other drugs, Ecstasy has short and long term effects in your body that destroys our body system. It does not really matter how or what part of your body system will be destroyed, since taking Ecstasy or other drugs is already risky enough to break yourself. Ecstasy causes blurred vision and distorts perception, including judging distance. It gives you a false sense of confidence and energy, which may lead you to take risks, such as aggressive driving. Increasing the enjoyment from touch, eye-twitching, dehydration, seizures, sweating, severe sweating do not sound too scary for other people. But as you take in more Ecstasy, it…
LSD, which is known to the younger population as acid, Lucy, and various other colloquial terms, came into being by complete accident. Albert Hofmann, a chemist, first created the drug in 1938, but it was not until 1943 that Hofmann unintentionally ingested a small dose of the drug leading to one of the greatest discoveries in the history of psychoactive chemicals (“History of LSD”).…
Adderall was created in 1996 by the manufacturer Deramed Pharmaceuticals and is available in instant-release form or extended-release form. It is composed of a combination of amphetamine salts.…
Permanent effects of taking hallucinogens occur in the prefrontal cortex. Our prefrontal cortex is used for a variety of complex behaviours, including planning, and greatly contributes to personality development. Hallucinogens cause disorganization of a person's capacity to recognize reality. Ingesting a hallucinogenic drug causes the user to see and hear things that don’t even exist. When on these drugs the experiences are often unpredictable and the user's personality , mood, and surroundings can be altered. Taking LSD can actually increase your blood pressure. So same as before, taking a hallucinogenic drug in some cases can make you lose a sense of reality and can cause someone to have extreme anxiety and…
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, pain, appetite, and other behaviors. The excess release of serotonin by MDMA likely causes the mood effects people experience (https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-effects-mdma). The drug also increases levels of the oxytocin and prolactin hormones, which can cause one to become less receptive to fear and more prone to be involved in social interactions. Low serotonin levels are associated with poor memory and being in a depressed mood. Acute effects on the use of ecstasy are kidney failure, swelling of the brain, muscle stiffness and restless legs. Although, the potential to abuse the drug is less likely than to abuse a drug like cocaine, the effects should not be taken lightly.…
German scientists Max Bockmühl and Gustav Ehrhart first synthesized methadone in 1937. The synthetic opioid analgesic was created while they were searching for a pain reliever that would be safe to use during surgeries and had a low potential for addiction. On September 11, 1941, they filed for a patent for what they called Hoechst 10820 or Polamidon. Eli Lilly and Company brought methadone to the United Stated in 1947. They gave it the trade name Dolophine, which came from the German Dolphium, which came from the Latin "dolor" for pain (Wikipedia).…
- Ecstasy affects the neurotransmitters of serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, & oxytocin. Ecstasy enters neurons through the use of monoamine transporters & then inhibits the transporter; this inhibition INCREASES the levels of activity of neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine, & dopamine). Low levels of euphoria feelings are associated with dopamine and serotonin. Increase in oxytocin leads to more trust and decrease in fear…
Research Question: Why is the abuse of Adderall on the rise with college and high school students? I picked this question because I have been hearing a lot about the rise in popularity of Adderall use among students. I also remembered Officer Rimell talking about it during her drug presentation. I wanted to find out why Adderall is being used, what it is being used for and why it is so popular among students. Imagine being in college, you're stressed beyond anything you can imagine and you need a solution as to how to get all of your work done.…
The negative short term affects of excessive drinking are numerous. Impaired vision, judgment, and speech are among the first and most obvious symptoms of drunkenness. Also, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and headaches are among the most common symptoms the next day, commonly referred to as a "hang over." The main problem with these short term affects is the impaired judgment and motor skills. When people are drunk, they can get very emotional, and…
"Ecstasy", a drug with many different opinions and views, is often viewed as a killer, which is a stretch of the truth. The drug is sometimes thought of as one of the worst things in the world, but also as the best. Health issues are a problem and there have been some deaths .The deaths though are no way near the number of alcohol or cigarette deaths. How could such a beautiful word be considered such a horrible thing . Ecstasy can kill, but you can die tomorrow by being hit by a car or getting shot, why not live your life to the fullest. Live everyday as if it were your last, but don't be stupid about it. Ecstasy does not kill a person, that's just the excuse they use for ruining their life or killing themselves.…
Therefore, it makes sense that the consumption, of these beverages, was related to the development of the hangover. But what is this? In common words, it may be defined as the painful day after drinking one drink after another. Most people have undergone this feeling at some time during their lives. Will you be the next? More and more people wish to do this at an early age. We are watching children and teenagers drink to the point of intoxication because they lose control over the use of alcohol. They all may find several important repercussions about that, but generally, population suffers three irritating effects: nausea, headache and…
But, this drug may be well-known among teens known as the popular drug, Oxytocin. Similarly, “Opiates are painkillers, such as Vicodin and OxyContin, are used to manage moderate to severe pain” (Causes, Symptoms, and Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse). Because, they see that it is actually working, they begin to have a dependence on it. The effects are considerably harmful and can really affect the way their body moves and feels. There are also several other types of prescription medications that can affect teens mentally. Now, these can have an effect on teens by making them feel like they are not in reality, or other types of hallucinations. This includes, “Sedatives/Anti-Anxiety medications such as Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan that are used to augment the high from another type of drug or as a means to bliss out and reduce stress and Stimulants, such as Ritalin or Adderall, which are prescribed to treat ADHD and used to provide a heightened sense of mental acuity among those who abuse them” (Causes, Symptoms, and Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse). Even though, they sound pretty helpful, it can potentially become very harmful in a matter of seconds. The chemical reactions that occur in someone’s body can produce many complications. The risk of overtaking sedatives, “Can result in brain damage, aggressiveness and violence, hallucinations and delusions, and…
Alcohol impairs judgment, memory, concentration and coordination, as well as inducing extreme mood swings and emotional outbursts. An alcohol drinker experiences mild euphoria and loss of inhibition as alcohol impairs regions of the brain controlling behavior and emotion. Alcohol acts as a sedative on the Central Nervous System, depressing the nerve cells in the brain, dulling, altering and damaging their ability to respond. Large doses cause sleep, anesthesia, respiratory failure, coma and death. Long term drinking may result in permanent brain damage and serious mental disorders.…