2006-08-28 12:21:16 · 21 answers · asked by Oversix 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It can have some very, very bad effects. I will describe them in detail below. The biggest risk associated with use of ecstacy, however, is that it is illegal. Being sent to prison is probably going to be more dangerous than anything the drug does to you. In terms of social harm, physical harm, and addictiveness, its has been rated as LESS dangerous than either tobacco and alcohol (see citation below).
Most of the deaths resulting from ecstacy have been from overheating. As a type of amphetamine, it increases the body temperature, and ecstacy also reduces the user's sensitivity to heat and thirst. This makes it overall a great way to overheat and be blissfully unaware of it until you suffer a heat stroke or something. Of course, if you are not in a hot area, this may be no risk at all, really.
Interestingly enough, ecstacy also causes retention of water. The blood can become so dilute that it causes swelling in the brain, and even death. One of the more-publicized ecstacy fatalities was caused by a user who drank lots and lots of water to counteract the above overheating effect.
Ecstacy can cause other effects too. Clenching and gnashing of teeth is well-known (some frequent users chew gum when they do ecstacy to make this less painful) and can cause mouth ulcers. Ecstacy is also known to decrease sexual desire, which is why some people mix it with viagra when they take it. And any impurities that are in your dose may be much more dangerous than ecstacy itself.
I think that latter concern and the legal issues probably make this drug a non-starter, myself. You, of course, can make up your own mind. Hope this helps!
2006-08-28 12:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Is Ecstasy Bad For You
2016-11-12 05:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by haper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depanding on if you're sensible or not. although i'm anti drugs i still believe that the people who take drugs should know how to do it safely. Ecstasy stops the control of water in your brain, therefore not drinking while you dance would dehydrate your brain, and drinking water when you are relaxed will swell your brain, causing it to be crushed inside your own skull. either way you will be in a coma and die!
DO NOT take my advise as i am not an expert and i would not want anyone to come to harm. do your own reaserch, but seriously be careful, whoever is reading this! why not eat lots of skittles and go out on a sugar high, much safer
DRUGS ARE BAD!
Today ecstasy is full of rubbish like bleach and rat poison, so yes they are bad!!!
2006-08-28 12:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Dazza 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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It isn't physically addictive like others have said but some people get addicted to it mentally, because you feel so good while your on it.Its not as bad of a drug as some make it out to be. You just have to know how to do it safely, If he is using it alot that is when you need to worry. You can't force someone to stop taking a drug, trust me I know, they have to want to stop. the best you can do is print off some ways to stay safe on it and hope he takes it seriously. Its not as bad of a drug as other things he could be on but anything being abused can cause damage.I use it about once a month but I also take all the precautions I can before doing it. when you give him the info don't give him the don't do drugs speech that just pisses people off. Just tell him you care about him and you want what is best and if he is going to do it to please do it safely
2016-04-11 05:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you consider holes in your brain bad then yes ecstasy is bad for you.
2006-08-28 12:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i saw a documentary about ecstasy, and they did a cat scan on this girl that used for 6 mos. she had visible holes in her brain tissue. so i would say very bad for you.
2006-08-28 12:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by eve 4 · 1⤊ 6⤋
It's banned because the government is trying to protect you. So yes it is bad for you. If used properly in moderation etc. the effects are not large (same as alcohol etc.), but because of its potential problems it is banned.
2006-08-29 01:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Ecstasy is bad!!!
it blocks off the pituatay gland and you feel thirsty.
if you keep drinking and your pituatay gland is still blocked you dont loose water and eventually die
Sooo. um..
yeah, its kinda bad!"
2006-08-31 05:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by tom 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course it is, don't you know that already! Or do you not take any notice of what older people tell you! Stick to alcohol and snogging! The drugs don't work!
2006-08-28 12:30:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
if you mean the drug probably. but i was in ecstasy last night and it was very good for me
2006-08-28 12:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋