MDMA

The drug 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), or more commonly known as Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug that can alter a person’s mood or perception. It also is known to produce feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorts sensory and time perception (What is MDMA). Ecstasy was very popular back in the 1970s and 80’s among those who attended nightclubs and all-night dance parties (Skomorowsky). Ecstasy was taken in order to help party goers get more in tune with the…

In contrast opioids, much more addictive and highly dangerous were classed as schedule 2 because of their pain-killing qualities. The four most popular psychedelic drugs are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), MDMA (ecstasy), Psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms), and THC/CBD (found in Cannabis). The Drug Enforcement Agency classifies substances as Schedules 1-5 based on the qualities of a drug, with 1 being completely illegal with no medical use. This extremely…

Depressants are one of the main drug category. They are used to experience euphoria or with other drugs to add to the other drugs’ high or to deal with their side effects. Depressants bring you down and suppress brain function, the effect of this is it will put you to sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and prevent seizures.Other effects over a longer time can be depressants cause amnesia, leaving no memory of events that occur while under the influence, reduce your reaction time, impair…

Rohypnol has never been legal because of the seriousness of the drug. Rohypnol is illegal in the Unites States. It is a schedule IV substance under the controlled substance act. Considering the fact that schedule IV lowers potential for abuse, but can still lead to limited Physical or psychological dependences.1977 the U.S sentences the commission increased the penalties associated with possession, trafficking and distribution of Rohypnol. This drug has many adverse effects while taking…

Hallucinogens are drugs that cause an individual to experience an apparent perception of something that is not actually present. Some examples of these are LSD, Psilocybin, mescaline and MDMA (also known as ecstasy). These drugs are also known as “party” or “club” drugs and individuals who typically use these drugs are also using other drugs as well. These drugs do not classify as addictive due to the lack of withdrawal symptoms (Maxwell & Spence, 2005). Populations who tend to be most at risk…

gine it. A sudden welling of pure joy. That sense of deep peace and relaxation you get after days of vacation. Everything looks crisp, clear, new. You have an overwhelming sense of awe at simply being alive. Communication is effortless. You can’t tell the truth in your heart. You have the feelings of being innocent and vulnerable, like you were as a bright-eyed child. A feeling of ease. A willingness to accept all the love that is around you. A willingness to express all the love you feel…

MDMA provides members only monthly webinars and a yearly forum. I was not able to find any publications. How are members engaged in lobbying or communicating with elected and administrative officials? The organization provides a link on their website which…

Ms. Spivey is a 23 year old female who presented to the ED via EMS after overdosing on an unknown amount of un-prescribed medications. At the time of the assessment Ms. Spivey reports only remember taking one pill for her back pain and waking up in the ED. She denies attempting to harm herself, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. Ms. Spivey reports a history of depression and anxiety. She expresses relational issues, financial issues, and unemployment are stressors contributing to…

wants more of the drug which is called binging. The last one is when one is coming off drugs and need more to sustain them. Methods used are surveys, interviews along with observations. Jones, K., Blagrove, M., (2009). Parrott cannabis and ecstasy/MDMA:…

The history of hallucinogenic drugs goes as far back as the ancient civilizations. Such as the Chinese, Egyptians, and Sumerians. They used opium s, cannabis, coca leaves, alcohol, peyote, and psychedelic mushrooms. The middle-ages is when we mainly used these drugs for healing. Many where plants such as belladonna and mushrooms. Other things we used to change or mental state or to give a person a boost is coffee and distilled alcohol. Then we have an early industrial revolution during this era…