Transcript ecstasy

MethylenedioxyMethamphetamin
Also known as Ecstacy this drug was
discovered in 1912 and patented in
1914 as a appetite suppressant.
By Student # 7
Ecstacy and Medical Conditions
 Ecstacy was patented in 1914 for the use of
an appetite suppressant. It was also used
in the 1970’s by American psychotherapist’s
as an aid to therapy because it was
reported to reduce the inhibition of there
patients to speak openly during therapy
sessions.
Ecstacy and the Legalities
 Ecstacy is a Class A drug under the misuse
of drugs act 1971. The federal classification
is a Schedule 1 drug. In 1985 because of
evidence of adverse health effects,
including brain damage , led to the
emergency scheduling of MDMA (ecstacy)
into the C1 of the CSA.
The Chemistry of Ecstacy
 A. The Molecular Formula of Ecstacy.
 B. Ecstacy and the biochemical pathway
that it effects.
The Molecular Formula of
Ecstacy
 C-11
 H-15
 N-1
 O-2
Ecstacy and the biochemical
pathway it effects

MDMA was documented to produce permanent
damage to Serotonin pathways in the brains of
rats and monkeys. Short term high dose use of
MDMA has produced incidences of an
amphetamine like psychosis and, in some cases,
severe hyperthermia which was unresponsive to
medical intervention leading to death. Over all
Ecstacy alters the Serotonin dopamine pathways
and the normal sensory and neurological
responses.
The Biology of Ecstacy
 A. The type of cells Ecstacy effects.
The type of cells Ecstacy effects
 Ecstacy effects Brain cells and Central
nervous system cells. MDMA enhances
interleukin-2 production, but no effect on
interleukin-4 production. IL-2 induces
proliferation of T-cells and also stimulates
b-cells, natural killer cells, and
macrophages. IL-4 mainly stimulates Bcells, but also T-cells and macrophages.
Conclusion

Ecstacy was in 1912 and it was patented as an appetite suppressant. It
was used as an aid to psychotherapists so there patients would speak
openly during therapy sessions. Ecstacy is classified as a schedule 1
drug and possession of even small numbers of tablets can lead to
intent to supply charges. Ecstacy alters the serotonin dopamine
pathways. This drug effects the brain cells and also the central
nervous system cells. The short term effects of Ecstacy are
psychological difficulties, confusion, depression, craving,involuntary
teeth clenching, rapid eye movement, and chills/ sweating. The long
Term effects are damage to parts of the brain critical to memory. Also
damage to the neurons that release serotonin and consequent mind
impairment.
Reference
Drug Free America. 2000. Available Online.
www.drugfreeamerica.org. Accessed May 5,2001
 National Legal and Drug Services.1992. Available
Online.
Www.cathus.co.uk/hertspol/drugs/ecstacy.html.
Accessed May 5,2001
 Goodman and Gilman’s The Pharmacological
basis of Therapeutics 8th ed. Pergamon
Press.New York.1990 pp. 489-504
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