Ecstasy - E, MDMA

Effects:

• feeling chilled out/buzzing up to 4 hours
• feel high
• euphoric/loved up
• jaw clenching
• teeth grinding
• sweating
• anxiety
• panic attacks
• life threatening increase in body temperature
• possible memory loss and depression

with other drugs:

• Alcohol: effects are masked; combination leads to dehydration and puts strain on liver and kidneys
• HIV drugs: can send levels of ecstasy to life threatening levels in the body
• Anti-depressants: serotonin syndrome - agitation, sleeplessness, sweating, faster heart beat and muscle spasms
• Cocaine, speed, crystal meth: puts heart under stress
• Viagra: extra stress on the heart; erection that won't go down, which can cause lasting damage if not treated within 4 hours

Sex on ecstasy:

• lower inhibition, likely to take greater risks

Staying safe:

• drink one pint of water over each hour of dancing to avoid overheating and dehydration.
• avoid ecstasy if you have ever had mental illness or depression.
• Avoid if you have high blood pressure, liver, kidney or heart problems, glaucoma or history of stroke.