Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a drug that is taken in the form of a pill or a capsule. Sometimes people sniff pure methylenedioxymethamphetamine powder. More commonly, it is available in an adulterated form termed as Ecstasy. It is particularly common among young age groups. The night long or weekend long parties that are becoming popular among teenagers take place at underground clubs called raves. Raves welcome MDMA abuse. People use the drug in groups and thus it has become a symbol of teenage parties. It is unfortunate that eight graders start taking it and continue the abuse into later ages. Euphoria The primary motive of using MDMA is the immediate high that it brings. Under the methylenedioxymethamphetamine effects, one feels at the top of the world. MDMA works not only as a natural antidepressant but also induces an intense feeling of euphoria and excitement. Along with this, one feels disinhibited and is likely to engage in any thrilling, risky behavior. Commonly do people end up in risky sexual behaviors like date rapes. Withdrawal The very rewarding MDMA high is followed by a comedown usually. The methylenedioxymethamphetamine affects the mood and body in ways most people find unpleasant. The common methylenedioxymethamphetamine effects that accompany the hangover are depression, anxiety, insomnia or sleeplessness, confusion, jitteriness, fatigue and body aches. These are the MDMD withdrawal symptoms and make one crave for the drug in order to “Deal” with the adverse mood states. In long term, the methylenedioxymethamphetamine effects include memory impairments: one fails to form ...

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