Ecstasy or molly, the “recreational” drug is being used extensively over decades for euphoria and psychedelic effects. Though it was banned by the US government in 1986 and other governments also checked the usage of this drug but after that also ecstasy abuse has not decreased rather it has been increasing day by day. Various governments are spending millions of dollars to curb ecstasy abuse but they are not successful in their mission.  Ecstasy first became popular in the “rave” and all-night party scene, but its use has now spread to a wide range of settings and demographic subgroups. According to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health ecstasy abuse information has been confirmed for more than 11 million people, who have tried it at least once. Let us now have some more Ecstasy abuse information and natural antidepressants. Ecstasy Abuse Information MDMA, ecstasy or 3,4-Methylendioxymethamphetamine is a DEA schedule 1 substance.  Schedule 1 means drugs that have no medical use and a high potential for abuse. It is classified as a psychoactive amphetamine, which means it has both psychedelic and stimulant like effects. Known for its relationship with intimacy, it also alleviates the feelings of anxiety, fear and depression. The encouraging effects that allure one to take this drug include mental stimulation, emotional warmth, empathy towards others, and a general sense of well-being. Ecstasy Abuse Effects This recreational drug, ‘ecstasy’ or ‘molly’, is a psychotropic agent. MDMA causes neurotoxin lesions to the serotonergic system as demonstrated by ...

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