Ecstasy

[firetto]

Why do people enjoy taking Ecstasy? Other than the harm, what does it do to you that makes it "desirable"?

[Headtime]

I wouldn't say it is the "harm" that makes ecstasy desirable. Ecstasy's 'active ingredient' is a compound called MDMA. When taken it increases the brains production of serotonin. Serotonin regulates our mood and happiness, so producing more of it increases a users happiness. Ecstasy users would probably say that it is enjoyable because it heightens all sensations. Particualrily taste, touch and smell and of course hearing. The name 'ecstasy' exaggerates MDMA's effects somewhat, in the United States it used to be called 'empathy' which is probably a more accurate name. People who take ecstasy, often report feeling that social barriers are broken down, and being able to talk uninhibitedly to strangers. And if taken whilst listening to 'loud repepetive beats' a compelling desire to dance!

[Headtime]

This website has various user accounts of using ecstasy. http://www.ecstasy.org/experiences/index.html

[Gef]

Anyone who takes ecstacy is stupid.

[Headtime]

But they might be able to spell it properly.

[ed_eminem]

It is the best feeling in life other than sex. You look like a ****** when you r experiencing it but you don't care. It is amazing. I recommend you try it if you already havn't.

[vikki1825]

ecstacy "uses up" the bodies supply of serotonin (feel good chemical) making users happy. However the body is slow to produce serotonin and people who have taken the drug are likely to suffer low moods in the days following.

[robbieh]

Anyone who takes ecstacy is stupid. Yeah thats a well reasoned and argued point. I would imagine that for the reasons that you have come to this conclusion, you would also say that people that drink alcohol are stupid. As a minority of people who drink alcohol die from it too. Oh and aspirine - think the ratio of death with apsirine is about the same. Are they stupid too?