MDMA Essays

Ecstasy, The Party Drug Ecstasy, MDMA, Love Drug, Party Pill, and Hug Drug are just some of the names for this drug. MDMA is “a synthetic amphetamine analog with stimulant properties, it appears to exert unique psychological effects in humans, which discriminates it from chemical related substances.” (1) MDMA or better known as Ecstasy was made illegal since it was classified as a schedule 1 drug in July 1985. Even though MDMA is illegal, its recreational use has only increased over the years. This

Imagine a proud horse, tied to a small plastic chair, unmoving because it believes escaping is hopeless. This is a psychological condition called learned helplessness, and in Robert Towne’s Chinatown (1974), we see the detective hero Jake Gittes’ descent into this condition. Gittes is defined by his chase after justice, willing to question and arrest enemies, lovers, and even his employers. Polanski and Towne use the dark world of Chinatown, a very loose “first person” view, and Joe Gittes as a relatable

better known as MDMA or by its street name of ecstasy or Molly is a man-made, psychoactive drug that is mainly used now days by young “ravers” to get high and have hallucinogen effects. It makes one feel that they have increased energy, exhilaration and emotional warmth. This drug highly distortions ones senses and time perception. Today I will demonstration to you the effects that MDMA have on ones Neurophysiology, behavior and how greatly harmful it may be on ones body. MDMA or ecstasy has increased

Those professionals who oppose MDMA use for psychotherapy argue that stimulants may cause many health problems that can bring patients into the hospital or complicate existing psychiatric conditions. For example, schizophrenia is more susceptible to recidivism, and panic attacks may increase in intensity and frequency. Chronic use of MDMA can lead to paranoid psychosis, but it usually disappears after a continuous period of abstinence. Some researchers suggest that MDMA use can lead to decline of cognitive

With the rise of the “ice epidemic” and media accounts of the terrible impacts of methamphetamine, its legitimate medical uses has been relegated to the background. Methamphetamine is highly addictive and affects the central nervous system, (NIDA, 2013). The drug is classified as a Schedule 8 or dangerous drug of addiction (DDA) in Australia due to its high potential for abuse. It is only available through a doctor’s prescription in America (Medical News Today, 2014). Thus, this essay will investigate

Methamphetamine, more commonly referred to as methamphetamine, is a highly addictive stimulant drug ("DrugFacts: Methamphetamine | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)," n.d.). Methamphetamine is a Schedule II Controlled Drug, defined as “drugs with a high potential for abuse ... with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous ("DrugFacts: Methamphetamine | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)," n.d.)”. Meth should remain

Here in the Philippines, it is estimated that 60% of young individuals will have at least tried alcohol before then. When we reach the adolescent stage, we already know that we are capable of taking care of ourselves and we can already differentiate what is wrong and what is right. But some other teenagers, they still can’t seem to separate their limits from their top priorities. We all humans have our own freedom, but we sometimes tend to forget that no matter how long the list of the things you

Drugs are chemical substances that can be used by many people to feel delighted, excited and relaxed. Those drugs may have a dangerous effect on individual’s lives. Ice is considered as one of the most destructive and powerful stimulant drug in Australia. Many Australians are addicted to this drug, which affects Australia socially and economically (Taylor, Brownstein, Mulcahy, Fernandes-Huessy, Woods & Hafford, 2011, p. 319). This essay will discuss the main problems of the drug ice in Australia

Rio de Janeiro is characterized by the abundance of favelas, and these favelas are marked by the stereotypes that these are spaces filled with violence and overrun by drug gangs. Favelas are constantly “seen as prime symbols of difference” which “are by definition irregular and pathological” since they are not part of the ‘regular city’ (44, 12). It is important to consider the way that different identities, such as traficantes, police, and residents intersect and interact while examining life in

Methamphetamine (MA) is a highly potent and addictive drug with major medical , psychiatric , cognitive, socioeconomic, and legal consequences [1]. MA was first synthesized from ephedrine in 1893 by chemist Nagai Nagayosh. In 1919, Akira Ogata synthesized crystallized MA by reducing ephedrine using red phosphorous and iodine, providing the basis for production of the drug on a larger scale (Figure 1) [2]. Figure 1: Chemical structure of methamphetamine. MA is available in different forms such

This quote reflects one of the important ideas that I have learned in this class. In the past, I typically thought of happiness as only an emotion. I never thought of how essential happiness would be to live an excellent life, let alone my health. However, as I continued to attend this class, I realized how important happiness was. I am sure plenty of you all have felt this, having to wake up early in the morning to trek to school to at 7:00 AM for a seemingly useless class. I felt this way at first

Illicit drugs are drugs that the government consider to be too dangerous for the community, and the use of illegal drugs has been an overarching issue that has inflicted a plethora of costs upon society. The environment is subject to detrimental harm due to unregulated drug production. Furthermore, the money spent on law enforcement leads back to the tax-payer dollar and in addition to lost human productivity, amount to enormous amounts of money essentially wasted. Lastly, the public is at great

INTRODUCTION White Zombie is an American horror film directed by Victor Halperin which produces the different style of horror genre as first zombie film. According to the IMDb.com White Zombie was released on 4th August 1932. Comparing with other horror success films such as Dracula (1931) and Frankenstein (931), White Zombie is intention to a different kind of film as zombie horror genre. Many criticize on the acting and dialogues in film but the lighting and high contract black in white color

Legalization of MDMA in Europe The desire to be happy occasionally leads people to try out a psychoactive drug. MDMA can cause people to feel more connected to each other and possibly experience the greatest time of their lives. Even though all illegal drugs are known to have many side effects, ecstasy doesn’t seem to be one of those. Although many people believe that MDMA should stay illegal in Europe due to health risks, research shows that the drug should be legalized, because it brings people

arrested on 06/05/17 for having possession of MDMA and various stolen goods. MDMA is an illegal stimulant drug that makes users feel good about themselves. MDMA is a tablet that lasts up to 3 - 6 hours. Young is known for his addiction to MDMA and other drugs like weed. Darren Young has been in and out of rehab for the last few years. Physical effects- After Darren took MDMA he lost all his physical features and now looks sketchy and dangerous. MDMA has taken away some of his brain cells and is

MDMA and Media Portrayal Illicit drugs are a significant problem to our society and especially our children. Illicit or illegal drugs are depicted on almost every media platform to include, movies, television programming, books and magazines, concerts and music, and Internet. Actors and actresses, musicians and artists are shown using drugs in various roles in the movies they are in and concerts they perform at. How does all this exposure to illegal substances affect our adolescents today? While

First thing is first disclaimer, I do not use Cannabis, MD-MA (methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) nor any other illegal drug nor would I if they were or to become legal. I barely drink alcohol and in the mist of quitting Smoking. I think i have the most unbiased thoughts on the situation. I do not want to see any person addicted to any drug, but what people don't/wont tell you that its just as easy to become addicted to alcohol, tobacco, fatty foods, caffeine, sugars and the biggest legal addiction

Due to the lack of control, the DEA had over Ecstasy is what drove them to make it illegal. The DEA finally cracked down on MDMA and started putting people in jail. When MDMA was legal scare tactics where different, all they could do was use scare tactics to keep young adults away from it by emphasizing the side effects of MDMA. This drug has the reputation of being a benign and fun drug, but I think since this drug got out of hand to the point that the government had to step

Healing and Bonding: MDMA Therapy After a Difficult Birthing Experience With my first child I labored for 4.5 hours after an induction. Due to the fast labor I required an epidural and fundal pressure during pushing. Despite understanding that the medical interventions I received were necessary, I had not planned on them. This made me feel somewhat cheated from the birth experience I wanted. Although I had a comparatively easy birth experience, I was unaware of how much my birth experience negatively

assume that references to Molly in songs are about a person. But in fact, Molly is the street name of MDMA. MDMA, which scientific name is Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is a stimulant and psychoactive illegal drug. Now, MDMA is used in many party sevens such as music festivals or among college students. The reason people take MDMA is because of the the euphoric feelings they experience. MDMA releases extreme amounts serotonin which is the chemical hormone in the brain responsible for happiness