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Ecstasy: Overview of the Common Adverse Effects
The drug known as Ecstasy, scientifically known as 3,4-methlenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA, is a synthetic drug that is very similar to methamphetamine. It differs, however, in that also involves a hallucinogen. The most common side-effects of taking Ecstasy are a feeling of increased euphoria, high levels of energy and a distortion in the body's ability to perceive time and other perceptions. For this reason, the drug has become immensely popular in the nightclub scene and also at dance parties commonly referred to as raves. Not every effect, however, is enjoyable. Harmful effects that have been associated with the drug include the following:
- Increased heart rate / blood pressure;
- Muscle tension;
- Teeth clenching;
- Increased sweating
- Nausea; and
- Blurred vision
Studies have shown that Ecstasy can be highly addictive. In fact, as reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 43% of Ecstasy users have been shown as being dependent on the drug - regardless of the fact that they experienced bodily harm and withdrawal symptoms. It has also been shown that the drug can be lethal in certain doses. In some cases, the drug will interfere with the body's ability to regulate its own temperature which can, in turn, result in organs being unable to function properly.
Have you been charged with Ecstasy possession in NYC?
According to the National Surgery on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), there were an estimated 760,000 people throughout the nation who used Ecstasy in the month before the 2009 survey. There are also concerns as more and more people have been reported to trying the drug for the first time. For this reason, legislatures have been cracking down on those who are allegedly in possession of this drug.
Ecstasy falls under Schedule I per the Controlled Substances Act, along with marijuana, heroin and LSD. This means that the government does not view the drug to have any accepted medical benefits and instead only views it has having the potential to be highly addictive. Therefore, the penalties associated with possessing this drug are extremely severe and could be life-altering in nature.
Contact a New York City drug crime attorney today!
If you find yourself currently facing drug crime charges that relate to the
possession of Ecstasy, it is in your best interests to get the involvement of a
New York City criminal defense attorney that you can fully rely upon. At the Law Office of Brian D. Perskin, we have proven our ability to handle even the most complex of drug-related cases. We know what is on the line with cases of this nature and we are fully prepared to go the distance in our efforts to provide our clients with the hard-hitting legal representation they deserve.
Should you choose to work with our legal team, you will be able to be confident knowing that you have an advocate in your corner that is willing to go the extra mile for you. Regardless of the extenuating circumstances, you will be able to rest easier knowing that we will be there to give you the edge that you need in your case. We know how daunting it can be to face something of this nature and we know just how difficult it can be to deal with the criminal consequences. Give us a call today if you are looking for legal representation that you can rely upon.
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