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Ecstasy, more scientifically known as MDMA, heightens the ability of the five senses – particularly those of sight, hearing and touch. It is one of the more popular drugs in teen circles, but can also be one of the most harmful and addictive.

• Ecstasy creates the illusion of self-confidence and pleasure.
• Ecstasy creates a high lasting three to six hours, typically kicking in about 30 to 45 minutes after consumption.
• The drug is most commonly used by adolescents and young adults in a dance club, concert or party setting.
• The abuse of ecstasy can lead to cardiovascular and renal failure, as well as the loss of brain cells and teen drug addiction.
• The negative effects of using ecstasy can last for several weeks after use of the drug. These effects include depression, nervousness and anxiety, insomnia and memory loss.
• Ecstasy is heavily marketed toward teens and young adults. The drug comes in tablet form and features the branding of popular companies like Nike and Playboy. Paraphernalia typically associated with ecstasy include the popular candies Ring Pops pacifier-shaped lollipops and Tootsie Rolls. Ring pops and pacifiers alleviate pain when ecstasy causes users to clench their teeth tightly together. Tootsie Rolls are sometimes heated so ecstasy can be pushed into the candy before it is re-wrapped and used as a method for transporting the drug.
• The Drug Enforcement Administration seized 13,342 ecstasy tablets in 1996, but that number surged to 949,257 by 2000.
• Data shows that ecstasy is used more and more by marijuana users. There were 796 emergency room reports of ecstasy use combined with marijuana use in 1999.
• The risks faced by ecstasy users are similar to those faced by users of cocaine and amphetamines.

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