What is Ecstasy?

[Blender]

Originally Posted by anaklio

These trials are currently being conducted, and they are worthwhile in that the mechanisms by which MDMA is effective need to be known. Whether or not MDMA should then be used, is certainly open for debate. But many "dangerous" drugs are already being prescribed. Thus a better strategy seems to be ensuring that they are used safely.

Actually a lot of prescription drugs are being abused, it's not the other way around. MDMA is dagnerous stuff and the thought of having another substance open to abuse is kinda scary for me.

[Blender]

Originally Posted by Marie

I think ecstacy is so popular in so many nightclubs. Personally, I would rather drink and not have to worry about the side effects, and coming down when it is wearing off.

Hi Marie:

News, alcohol can be pretty nasty too

[Blender]

Originally Posted by Amberc28

I think the fear of brain damage should be enough to concern casual users to stop taking ecstasy.

Not only the fear of brain damage, if you have been reading about the side effects of the drug that should be reason enough for you to stay away.

[Blender]

Originally Posted by redsky99

I think it would be alot safer and not to mention cheaper to just have a few drinks and then head out to a club than to risk brain damage.

A few drinks? Alcohol can kill! Just because you can drink at clubs and it is not prohibited, there are some pretty negative consequences from drinking too!

[Blender]

Originally Posted by anaklio

Johansen and Krebs (2009) have recently hypothesized three potential mechanisms for the effectiveness of MDMA when combined with psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. If you are interested the three are listed below.

MDMA increases oxytocin levels, which may strengthen the therapeutic alliance.

MDMA increases ventromedial prefrontal activity and decreases amygdala activity, which may improve emotional regulation and decrease avoidance.

MDMA increases norepinephrine release and circulating cortisol levels, which may facilitate emotional engagement and enhance extinction of learned fear associations.

Are you kidding me?

[zen]

Originally Posted by LaJit

You would rather drink? Because we all know drinking is 100% safe with no fear of overdose(we like to call it something with a bit less stigma, we call it alcohol POISONING), withdrawal or any other nasty side effects(did someone say hang over?). Give me a break.

Come on people, the blatant ignorance and hypocrisy is staggering.
Have any of you actually tried it?
Just because something is potently dangerous when abused doesn't make it evil flat out.

I'm not saying use drugs and I'm not saying don't drink; I'm saying be informed, get the pros AND cons of the subject in question and make your decisions based on the truth, not biases and fear of the unknown.

For unbiased, well researched information on just about any substance you could want to know about, including experience reports, check out:
Erowid

for MDMA specifically; Erowid MDMA (Ecstasy) Vault

The subject of drugs is complex, it doesn't boil down to the simplicities some of you seem to assume.

Thank you. Pretty well said. I don't believe people are advocating drinking!

[zen]

Originally Posted by Blender

Are you kidding me?

Actually, this could just help a lot of sufferers. Just because MDMA is the same drug as ecstasy, doesnt mean that it could have any good effects.

[LoisLane]

Interested to know what you guys think of this study

Frustrated ecstasy users trying new designer drugs

[Devonta]

Ecstasy is something bad.I've tried just once and I didnt feel good after that.

[lastchance]

can ecstasy cause difficulty concentrating?