MDMA

together and how this sparks Moral Panics In this essay I will investigate how rave culture caused such a moral panic and why it was (and still is) thought to be so closely linked with drug use, especially the intake of Ecstasy. Techno music (House) and MDMA would both have survived without each other, but their marriage was mutually beneficial; together they gave birth to rave culture. Rave culture started in the 1980’s, with the development of acid house, dance music and clubbing. Although…

Ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine MDMA) is a synthetic, psychoactive drug chemically like the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. Anton Köllisch discovered ecstasy and he wanted to create a pill so can decrease weight lost. Later in the 1950’s they then used it in therapy to lower anxiety issues. Further down the line it was passed down to night clubs and then eventually colleges for them to have good experiences. So, by time 1980’s came the drug was very popular and…

disease, inflammatory bowel disease, migraines, and fibromyalgia. Medical marijuana is also useful to treating sleep apnea, Parkinson’s disease, sickle-cell disease, and psoriasis. Other "party drugs" with postitive health benefits include ecstacy (MDMA) which has powerful anti-cancer properties and increases energy level; ketamine (an animal tranquilizer) which is commonly used to combat symptoms of depression; and cocaine which can treat minor skin lacerations, since the drug is an effective…

Many illicit narcotics have proven medicinal purposes, like “opioids for pain, amphetamines for narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and even cocaine for local blood control and anaesthesia in ear nose and throat (ENT) surgery” (Nutt, 2015, p. 2) A comparative risk assessment of drugs done by Dirk Lachenmeier and Jürgen Rehm, placed alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, and heroin all under high risk toxicological levels, while other agents (opiates, cocaine, amphetamine-type…

with these people comes 9 million containers and an outstanding 400 million tons of cargo. 157,000 smaller vessels enter the United States bringing additional cargo. Within all the people and cargo, large quantities of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, MDMA, methamphetamines and amphetamines are smuggled into the United States of America. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency) Criminal Groups in South America are known for sending in cocaine and marijuana. They accomplish this in multiple ways including…

Introduction The use of drugs of abuse has become an increasing problem throughout the world. Drugs of abuse range from anything to illegal drugs such as cocaine, misuse of prescriptions or even nicotine. Drugs of abuse are more than just harmful to a person’s health, they also have an impact the environment, including water treatment processes. The purpose of these experiments is to identify the compounds in aquatic samples from various places throughout the world. Verifying these compounds is…

Forensics Final Exam Yaira Nicole Beras Post University 1. Choose a type of crime scene (eg. burglary, homicide) and describe what types of evidence you would expect to find at the scene, and on the victim or suspect which you would submit to the laboratory for forensic analysis in order to associate the crime scene, victim and suspect with each other. “Burglary is the unlawful entry into the premises of another with intent to commit a felony” (Clemens, 2013, par, 1). At a…

A study that combined therapy with the psychoactive component from magic mushrooms was recently reviewed and it has been concluded that it’s a safe and effective treatment for conditions related to anxiety, depression, and addiction. It could even be better than most of the current forms of treatment. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound from magic mushrooms that acts as a drug that can dramatically enhance the lives of people who suffer from incapacitating psychiatric disorders like anxiety…

harmless, such as the caffeine found in coffee, the methylxanthines found in tea, and the theobromine found in chocolate, others can have dangerous effects. These dangerous psychoactive drugs often happen to be illegal, such as barbiturates, cocaine, MDMA, LSD, opium and heroin (Bernstein et al, 2013). Experiences and reactions to psychoactive drugs are various, and can range anywhere from pleasant to terrifying (Naditch, 1974). Pleasant reactions can include relaxation, euphoria, alertness,…

MDMA, marijuana, alcohol, and LSD are just a few of the drugs advertised by hip-hop, rock`n`roll, gangsta rap and a variety of other genres. The progression of popular music throughout America is affected by countless influences that have been instrumental in the inspiration for musical artists. The primary motivation of the artists in the United States has definitely been drug culture that was the largest at a specific time period. Popular music would have taken a completely different and…