Self Defense Magazine Semester 2 Self Defense Magazine on Drugs | Page 10

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant.

Ecstasy, also known as E, New Yorkers, and snackies, are created in laboratories. It is usually distributed as a tablet, but it can also be a powder or capsule. It is usually swallowed but can be snorted or injected. Ecstasy heightens users emotions and allows them to feel closer to people, it can also make them feel more energetic.

-Short term use can make users ignore their bodies signals of distress.

- Long term use can damage your liver, and kidneys. It can also damage your brain and cause serious memory loss.

-Excessive use can lead to convulsions and heart failure.

Note: Tablets or pills labeled as ecstasy could easily have something else added in.