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Ecstasy
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Ecstasy is mostly sold as tablets or capsules sometimes with pictures on - like a bird or a fashion logo like Calvin Klein. |
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Many
tablets sold as ecstasy are not this drug at all. They could be other
drugs with very different effects. It is impossible to tell what is
in a tablet just by looking at it. |
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Ecstasy is a bit like amphetamine but with a difference. |
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The
first effect is often a rushing feeling in the head followed by
feeling calm. But...
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Taking a lot can make you nervous and leave you feeling very worried. |
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Ecstasy can be very dangerous for people who have any sort of heart or blood problem or epilepsy. |
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Several young people have died using ecstasy in this country. |
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Drinking water and soft drinks can save lives but drinking too much
water can itself be very dangerous. Drinking alcohol can make things
a lot worse. |
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No one really knows what effects ecstasy may have on a person's health if they use it for a long time. Some experts are worried that it could cause brain damage. |
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It is illegal to have ecstasy on you, to give away or sell it to other people. |
