Title: The Use of Ecstasy and the Damage it can Cause
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The Use of Ecstasy and the Damage it can Cause
One has indisputably heard of the synthetic stimulant, ecstasy, which has gained popularity in the United States. Ecstasy is becoming a drug of choice for many teens in the country. MDMA or ecstasy is a synthetic drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. It usually comes in a tablet form that is often branded with Nike signs or cartoon characters. Normally it is consumed as a pill, but can be consumed in other ways, at "raves," to keep on dancing and for mood enhancement. It enhances …showed first 85 words of 1069 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 1069 total…to change the nervous system in such a way to facilitate personal expression. This expression frees people to be themselves and feel happy about their lives. It is able to do this by changing the regulation of the serotonin system for a brief period of time. This alteration causes permanent brain damage with heavy usage. Indeed ecstasy might make you feel good, but as you further indulge in this “dream world” the dimmer the light gets in your brain. Is it all worth it?
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