Background and Definition
Approximately how many people have used ecstasy in their lifetime
What is 18.3 million people?
Changes in mood
Changes in heart rate
Alertness
Nausea
Vomiting
What are short term effects of using ecstasy?
Violations can result in suspension, expulsion, and referral to counseling or intervention programs.
What are consequences of using ecstasy on school grounds?
What are some street names for ecstasy?
What are Molly, XTC, and E?
MDMA floods the brain with neurotransmitters, creating the initial high, but the resulting depletion can cause lasting damage to the brain's chemical and neural structures
What are effects of ecstasy on the brain?
Communities may experience increased health emergencies, law enforcement costs, face social stigma, challenges in education and employment, and family distress
What are social consequences of using ecstasy?
Simple possession is a felony offense, and penalties increase significantly for repeat offenses or for possession with intent to sell.
What are laws in Connecticut?
Addiction
Liver damage
Heart damage
Mental health issues
Memory problems
What are long term effects of ecstacy?
Law enforcement agencies often conduct sting operations and drug raids at nightclubs, concerts, and festivals where MDMA use is common.
What are legal penalties of ecstasy usage?