They may become anxious and agitated, become sweaty, have chills, or feel faint or dizzy. These are caused by the brain no longer having enough serotonin after the surge that was triggered by using MDMA. Days or even weeks after use, people can experience confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, and anxiety. Researchers are not sure if MDMA causes long-term brain changes or if such effects are reversible when someone stops using the drug. However, studies have shown that some heavy MDMA users experience problems that are long lasting, including confusion, depression, and problems with memory and attention.
The changes that take place in the brain with MDMA use affect the user in other ways as well. Home Drugs. Ecstasy MDMA. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. What is ecstasy MDMA? How ecstasy MDMA works When we are stressed or under threat, the central nervous system readies us for physical action and our bodies react in response. Ecstasy can distort your experience of reality by influencing perceptions of sight and sound.
Risks of ecstasy MDMA People with certain conditions — such as epilepsy , high blood pressure , heart disease , diabetes , kidney disease or mood or psychiatric disorders — are at greater risk of harm if they take ecstasy. How ecstasy MDMA affects the body The effects of ecstasy can vary from person to person and depend on factors such as: the amount and strength of the dose your physical make-up and state of mind how you respond to the drug for example, a first-time user may experience different effects to someone who has used it before whether it has been mixed with other drugs.
Generally, effects begin around 20 minutes and will last around hours. They may include: euphoria and feeling energetic and confident accelerated heart rate and breathing rise in blood pressure sweating and dehydration nausea jaw clenching and teeth grinding tingling skin and muscle aches and pains dilated pupils loss of appetite heightened senses sleep problems feeling affectionate and an increased sex drive libido loss of inhibitions excessive thirst — drinking large amounts of water can result in death.
In addition to these symptoms, people who take ecstasy in large or strong doses, may experience further effects such as: changes in perception such as hallucinations irrational behaviour that seems out of character — aggression, paranoia anxiety and irritability vomiting.
Symptoms may last a few days and include: sleep problems and fatigue aching muscles anxiety, agitation, depression trouble concentrating.
Symptoms of ecstasy MDMA overdose If the strength of the dose is high or if ecstasy is taken in large amounts, it can cause bad reactions or overdose. Ecstasy use can lead to serious harm or death Ecstasy may also contribute to serious harm, including: cardiac arrest stroke kidney failure overheating hyperthermia and dehydration dilutional hyponatremia — when the user 'drowns' their brain by drinking too much water.
In an emergency, call for help If you suspect an overdose or severe reaction while using ecstasy, dial triple zero to call an ambulance immediately. Long-term effects of ecstasy MDMA There has been little research on the long-term effects of taking ecstasy.
Studies suggest that problems may include: permanent damage to the brain cells that make the neurotransmitter serotonin — which is involved in mood regulation, body temperature, appetite and sex drive liver damage memory and concentration problems colds or flu depression risk of HIV , hepatitis , blood poisoning or skin abscesses — if ecstasy is injected using shared needles risk of unprotected sex , which increases the chance of contracting sexually transmissible infections STIs increased need to use other drugs such as benzodiazepines , alcohol or cannabis to balance the side effects of ecstasy.
Ecstasy dependence, tolerance and withdrawal It is unknown whether ecstasy is a drug of addiction. Unlike ecstasy, GHB is a depressant that has sedative and anaesthetic effects. Synthetic ecstasy In recent years, synthetic products, claiming to have similar effects to ecstasy, have also been available in Australia.
As a result, synthetic ecstasy effects can be unpredictable and more harmful than ecstasy. GDS No and low alcohol beverages: are they worth a a shot? Thinking of using MDMA for the first time? You may find the following dosage guide taken from the GDS Highway Code helpful : We hope this information can be used to increase awareness about the potential risks of first time use and to reduce negative outcomes.
Do some research, talk to friends who have used MDMA, find out the basics like how it might make you feel, dose, how long it takes for the effect to start, how long before it peaks and how long it will be before you feel back to normal.
Ideally be with trusted friends or at least some who have used MDMA before and least one who will remain sober throughout the session.
If you experience something you find uncomfortable or something you are not sure is normal e. And someone who knows what you might be going through is fab — the reassurance a friend can give is so valuable and of course if you feel unwell, then there is someone to take care of you.
Your mates are the best harm reduction you have, so stick with them. Possessing illegal drugs is an offence. Many drugs are illegal to possess. In many countries supply is the simple act of passing a controlled drug to another person, money does not have to be exchanged for the offence to occur. Getting a criminal record for drug possession can be hugely damaging.
So taking MDMA that first time is definitely best enjoyed at least on that first occasion on its own. Having other drugs in your system, especially alcohol can make it difficult to assess the effects of a new drug and can sometimes increase the risk of unwanted effects.
Other stimulant drugs can overstress your system leading to anxiety, panic and overheating. The dose of MDMA per pill ranged from 0 to mg and users consumed from one-half to five pills, with the total dose consumed ranging up to mg. Use of larger numbers of pills was associated with extended exposure to the drug.
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