Click on one of the links below to find out more about a particular drug. I Cannabis MDMA or Ecstasy Ecstasy, or MDMA, is a hallucinogenic amphetamine derivative that increases brain activity. Users report that it causes a sense of euphoria, followed by a feeling of calm. They claim it makes them feel more sociable and increases their awareness of their surroundings. However, like many drugs, ecstasy is reported to exaggerate a person's existing mood.
Ecstasy affects body temperature.
When combined with dancing for long periods in a hot place, users can risk dehydration, which may be fatal. Large doses of the drug can cause anxiety, panic and confusion. Ecstasy is not thought to lead to addiction and there are no specific withdrawal symptoms. However, immediate side effects can include nausea, a dry mouth, raised blood pressure and depression. Research on long-time users suggests it may cause brain damage and mental illness as well as liver and kidney problems in later life.