Ecstasy and its effects

Drugs are a rising problem with today’s teens. “New” and “hip” drugs are especially on the rise. One of these up and coming substances is Ecstasy. Properly known as MDMA (methyldioxymethamphetamine), Ecstasy is most commonly used at dance clubs, raves, and atmospheres where there are a lot of people and loud music. Ecstasy is often referred to as, “E”, “X”, and “rolls”. In this paper, I will show what can be found in ecstasy, …

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