Ecstasy/MDMA

Brief Description:
A human-made drug that acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It is taken orally as a capsule or tablet.

Street Names: XTC, X, Adam, hug, beans, love drug.

Effects:
Short-term effects include feelings of mental stimulation, emotional warmth, enhanced sensory perception, and increased physical energy. Adverse health effects can include nausea, chills, sweating, teeth clenching, muscle cramping, and blurred vision.

Statistics and Trends:
According to the 2005 Monitoring the Future survey, 3.0% of 12th graders, 2.6% of 10th graders, and 1.7% of 8th graders had used Ecstasy in the past year. Source: NIDA Infofacts: High School and Youth Trends.

View Complete Report: http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/ecstasy.html