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Ecstasy

Summary

Methylene DioxyMethAmphetamine (MDMA) - usually called ecstasy - is a drug made from different chemicals. It can contain both amphetamines and some hallucinogens. Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, which means they speed up the brain and the central nervous system. Hallucinogens are drugs that can cause people to see, hear, feel or smell things that do not exist (to have hallucinations). Other names for ecstasy include E, XTC, eccy.


Information in this fact sheet is on how the drug is used, effects of the drug, mixing with other drugs, tolerance and dependence, withdrawal, overdose, pregnancy, the law and driving.

File link: Ecstasy
File size: 628Kb
Type: Factsheet
Date of Publication: 01 June 2011
Author Branch: Drug & Alcohol Office
SHPN: 110106

Ecstasy

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