Convention on Psychotropic Substances

Because of the addictive nature of methamphetamine, the production, distribution, sale and possession is restricted or illegal. Methamphetamine falls under the Schedule II of the United States Convention on Psychotropic Substances treaty. Those the fall under these controlled substances “have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Examples of Schedule II narcotics include: hydromorphone (Dilaudid®), methadone (Dolophine®), meperidine (Demerol®)

happiness or joyful excitement. It is no coincidence that a drug that releases copious amounts of serotonin and dopamine is commonly referred to as ecstasy. With a scientific name of 3,4-Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine (MDMA), ecstasy is an illicit substance that is commonly used at some parties and dance clubs all around the globe. The immediate effects of the drug cause one’s blood pressure and heart rate to rise to extremely dangerous levels, resulting in a realistic possibility of death. Aside from

MDMA is a well-known drug in today’s society. It can be named called all sorts of things, but the most common name is Ecstasy. Depending on your location it can be named something else for instance the new era of young adults they refer it as molly, and in the bay area, California it was often it’s referred to as thizz, in the early 2000s’. MDMA can very addictive to some populations. In the young adult population MDMA is used as a “rave drug” (will go into more detail later). In other populations

1. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) (C4H8O3) Common or street names: Liquid X, Liquid ecstasy, Georgia home boy, Oop, Gamma-oh, Grievous bodily harm, Mils, G, Liquid G, Fantasy. “GHB is a Central Nervous System depressant most often abused with the intent of feeling uninhibited and euphoric. GHB, in the United States is prescribed as an experimental treatment for narcolepsy; in Europe GHB is used to treat alcoholism” (Richards & Bourgeois, 2014, p. 422). Alcohol Alcohol is classified as a depressant

Summary: Chapter 20 discusses the ongoing study of Ecstasy and examining the culture in America. This participant-observation study lasted for about 15 months, observing the use of club drugs, and club culture in Florida. The research focuses on the emotional state of individuals who ingest MDMA/Ecstasy, the local market for such drugs, and the dialect of this drug culture. Because of its ability to induce an intense physiologically and psychologically euphoric state without the stigma associated

Ecstasy is an illegal, schedule I drug that acts as a stimulant and a psychedelic. Chemically ecstasy is 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA for short. There are also many street names for ecstasy. Molly, X, and E are just a few of the names used. The drug was originally synthesized in Germany and used for suppressing appetite. Then in the 70’s it was used in the United States as a part of psychotherapy until the 80’s when it was labeled as a schedule I drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration

By now, very few people don't know what the drug ecstasy is all about. For years, people have recognized it as one of the party scene's most popular "party drugs." Party or not, the drug has been problematic for the people who use it and some of the people they encounter. It might help if people were educated about things like side effects and what an MDMA overdose might look like. Given the likelihood you will encounter the drug a some point in you life, here's some useful information you can carry

ecstasy-type drugs, which may contain little or no MDMA. Although MDMA has harmful side effects, the ingredients used today – to produce ecstasy – are far worse. The drug can contain a large mixture of substances: from Cocaine, Heroin, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine and LSD to dog de-worming substances, rat poison, caffeine, etc. What makes the drug, even more, dangerous is the fact that its abusers do not know what they are taking. As a result, they may overdose on the drug while trying to get high

Amphetamine, first synthesized in 1887 in Germany, “was for a long time, a drug in search of a disease.” ("History of Methamphetamine.") In 1919 a stronger substance was formed in Japan. ("History of Methamphetamine.") This new substance was soluble making it easier to inject. ("History of Methamphetamine.") During World War II methamphetamine use skyrocketed, both the Allies and Axis were using it to keep their troops awake. ("The History of Crystal Methamphetamine - Drug-Free World.") “High doses

Methylenedioxy- Methamphetamine (MDMA) “Ecstasy” Or “Molly is a synthetic drug derivative from both Amphetamine and Mescaline. According to Narconon.com a drug rehabilitation and education website little is known about the true origins of MDMA, Most people believe that MDMA was manufactured by the German pharmaceutical company Merck in 1912 in order to create an appetite suppressor. The original name for MDMA was ‘Methylsafrylamin’ the pharmaceutical company Merck later decide against selling the