Ectasy
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Other names
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E, Doves, Disco biscuits, Echoes, Hug Drug, Burgers, Fantasy
Chemical name: MAMA (currently many tablets contain MADE, MAD, MAD)
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What is looks like &
how it is taken
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4% of 16 to 25s have used ecstasy in ht last 3 months
Tablets of different shapes, size and colour (but often white) which are swallowed
Users feel alert and in tune with their surroundings
Sound, colour and emotions seem much more intense
Users may dance for hours - the effects last from 3 - 6 hours
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The effects
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200 ecstasy related deaths in UK since 1996
Can leave users feeling tired and depressed for days
Risk of overheating and dehydration, if users dance energetically without taking breaks or drinking enough fluids (users should sip about a pint of non-alcoholic fluid such as fruit juice, sports drinks or water every hour)
No guarantee that the pills are MDMA and can cause harm to the body
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The health risks
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Use has been linked to liver and kidney problems
Some experts are concerned that use of ecstasy can lead to brain damage causing depression in later life
Mixing Viagra with ecstasy may increase the risk of heart problems
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Legal Status
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Class A
Other drugs similar to ecstasy are also illegal and Class A
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Penalties
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Possession: 7 years and a fine
Supply: Life imprisonment and a fine
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