MDMA, Molly or Ecstasy, but legally known as Methlysafrylaminc - these are all the same drug. In 1912 this, now illicit substance, was originally developed by a German pharmaceutical company to control bleeding. Some say that it has medical use, while others completely disagree. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s MDMA had gained a huge following with psychiatrist saying that the drug “enhanced communication” and “opened insights to patients about their problems.…
“Our research is showing a shocking descent in MDMA purity in the pills being found at festivals these days. What is even worse is that only 35% of the pills being found actually have the active ingredient of MDMA in them, the rest are littered with MDA, MDE and PMA.” "'Don't use drugs' is perfectly acceptable for primary school kids and the people who aren't already using drugs,” said Dr David Calditcott. Majority of MDMA found illegally by dealers contains 60-120 grams of MDMA. MDMA is a stimulant as well as a psychedelic.…
MDMA (MethyleneDioxyMethamphetAmine) or Ecstasy is a perilous substance that has turned into the subject of consideration because of the civil argument over the wellbeing of taking MDMA. MDMA is a standout amongst the most broadly utilized recreational medications with more youthful individuals at clubs and raves. Music can invigorate MDMA clients at raves and move parties. Most clients feel stirred and invigorated with bliss, while others thinks about its belongings as direct. Mishandle of MDMA has altogether expanded, by 500 percent, from 204 tablets in 1993 to 157,400 in 2000.…
The Heroin Epidemic According to Josh Katz, “drug overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans under 50, and deaths are rising faster than ever.” It doesn’t matter your age, gender or social status, heroin affects people of all kinds. It’s a crisis 30 years in the making. (“Chasing Heroin”) The danger from drugs is too great to ignore for us and our children.…
In our modern era, drugs and technology play increasingly progressive roles. Their presence can bring about positive changes, like medical breakthroughs or long-distance communication, but they also may elicit severe repercussions. If people, from politicians to scientists, begin to abuse substances, humanity may suffer. It can be extremely difficult to understand these dynamics, but Aldous Huxley is one such author who examines the significance and potential of these instruments. In Brave New World, the protagonist, John, having been born on a savage reservation, is introduced to World State, whose motto of “community, identity, [and] stability” is contradictory to the actions they promote.…
Abstinence-based treatment of opioid addiction utilizes substance abuse therapy, but not medications, to aid in the treatment of addiction to opioids. Addict is shorthand for opioid addict. For example, the statement “Some addicts abuse heroin” is the same as saying “Some opioid addicts abuse heroin.” The word ‘addict’ derives from the Latin word ‘addictus,’ which means to become a slave (http://bit.ly/20Isq0N). Addiction is shorthand for opioid addiction.…
What is Ecstasy? Ecstasy is a stimulant, synthetic, and hallucinogen.…
I felt so cold and helpless as my body trembled out of sleep, I had no memory of last night’s high. The morning dew stabbed my eyes like sharp razors, ten thousand sharp razors piercing my pupils. I struggled to move my weak, lethargic body to an upright position facing my bedroom mirror, where I glimpsed a white powdery substance sitting on my tongue it was at this point I noticed that molly, that magic ecstasy pill was ruining my life. I began pondering, where did I go wrong? How could I ever let myself hit rock bottom?…
In the recent years there has been an increase in the use of Opioids. I would not have realized how big the drug epidemic was if I had not taken the Addiction and Substance Abuse weekend intensive here at the School of Social Work. Throughout the three-day weekend we learned about many different addictions, but one day focused on drug courts and substance abuse and I knew I wanted to learn more. I choose to focus on prescription drugs, mainly opioids, because of how readily available these drug are.…
Heroin Some people carry addictions as if it were a secret. They wouldn’t look like your typical drug addict. They were clean, took care of their kids, and lived life as if it were normal. That’s what Beth’s story was like. She was was your typical mom with beautiful children and a normal life.…
The extra help in the sensory department makes a person overly alert to what is going on around them, causing their body to clench up for long periods of time ("Drugs: Know the Facts, Cut Your Risks", 2017). Some of the warning signs that a person is on Ecstasy could be an irregular sleeping schedule, a drastically increased sex drive, or a “lack of pain awareness.” Other than an increased sex drive, users may display signs of being in love with someone they just met. All their emotions are sped up and irregular.…
Illicit Use A fleeting rush of adrenaline is worth cold sweats in the middle of the night. We inhale them and feel relief, so we kill and maim for them. Despite all the awful things drugs make us do, people keep coming back for more. Addicts rob gas stations, gang bangers push coke across the border and force children to deal.…
Being able to reproduce and bring new life to earth is a blessing many persons continue to adore. A baby’s first step, first word, and first smile are only a few of an abundance of ‘firsts’ parents look forward to recording or scribbling down in their infant’s baby book. The sullen reality is not all ‘firsts’ are going to aspire great success. Drug abuse is a very serious issue in the United States. According to Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, “teenagers work at refining a sense of self by testing roles and then integrating them to form a single identity” (Meyers 144).…
Teen drug abuse had became a big problem worldwide due to the lack of education that teens have on drugs. Parents do not educate their teens to the point that they know everything they should know about drugs, such as, how damaging to the body and health of a teen they can be. Teens do not realize that they are putting their health at risk, and they are also putting others at risk as well. Drug abuse doesn’t just mean that a teen is addicted to one drugs, once a teen starts to abuse drugs they do not just get stuck on one drug they can get hooked on many other drugs. All drugs are bad for the health of a teen but there are others that are worse then some.…
His life really changed because he started to use drugs and until today he talks about how he ruined his life over a small decision. What I am saying is that people like this are everywhere in the world. If a person becomes addicted they can get treatment many peoples who has gotten therapy or treatment…