What is Ecstasy?

Someone I know abused ecstasy and other drugs over a year and a half. He's now suffering from chronic and severe anxiety and depression. He tried to commit suicide several times and is now hospitalized for ecstasy addiction.

I know many people are curious about this drug and peer pressure and admiration can take a toll. But it's better to avoid it completely. Using it regularly isn't a good idea, especially if you have a history of anxiety and/or depression.

@fBoyle-- I've heard that ecstasy makes intercourse last longer because it triggers arousal. Since it also impacts sensitivity to sensation, it can make orgasms feel different and more powerful.

However, it has its downsides. I read in an ecstasy information site that it actually makes orgasm difficult and sometimes even impossible for men. Many people who use the drug prefer cuddling to sex while they are under the impact.

I think this is good because arousal can cause people to engage in sexual activity with people they don't know well and without the proper use of contraceptives. This means a higher risk of contracting and transmitting sexual diseases.

Aside from uncharacteristic choices in sexual behavior, what other effects does ecstasy have on sexuality and intercourse?

i think this ecstasy is very dangerous to our health because it can cause us to be addicted to it.

Ecstasy isn't a hallucinogenic.

Ecstasy is a widely used substance for the purpose of recreation in the medical field. Most of the youngsters become addicted. Chronic ecstasy users may suffer problems like inability to think, recall and other memory problems. Also it leads to kidney and heart failure.

that's all good but how do you make it?

ecstasy is semi-synthetic i think.

I would like to agree with the comment above/

the addition by the editor that states MDMA can contribute to a persons body temperature, on it's own in standard sub ld50 dosages (the dose, that if taken would kill 50% of the population) this increase in body temperature is nowhere near that of temperatures reached in hyperthermia, and would be *unlikely* to cause adverse effects such as organ failure or death.

What do you define "addictive" as?

MDMA is not addictive in the strictest sense of causing withdrawal symptoms (like with nicotine, opiates and cocaine), but i would admit that a strong psychological addiction can be achieved with repeated use.

I would just like the address the tentative nature of many of the points you have concluded in this article. MDMA is a drug, that when used correctly can induce spiritual, and cleansing experiences, all supported by the work of Alexander Shulgin.

It's just annoying seeing anti-drug campaignists trying to back up their work with scientific evidence when their points actually have little or no scientific basis, or they only address one side of the issue.

Is ecstasy performance enhancing?

I think it's a bit misleading to state that MDMA causes hyperthermia. Like any other mind-altering substance, MDMA can lead to neglect to care for one's needs, such as drinking water. Naturally, any behavior which encourages rigorous exercise without water will have complications, but you wouldn't state that the behavior caused the symptoms resulting from not drinking water.