We are providing this information to assist you in making healthy decisions in your life. Designer drugs mimic an already illegal drug by slightly altering the chemical composition. Ecstasy is also called MDMA, which stands for methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Ecstasy is similar to methamphetamine and MDA, which is another designer drug, in its chemistry, therefore it may have similar affects to other amphetamines.
Ecstasy acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system.
Ecstasy can be found in a capsule or pill form, of various colors. It may also be in powder form. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain which controls activities such as regulating aggression, thinking, sleeping, eating, sensitivity to pain, and mood. The main drug in herbal ecstasy is ephedra or ma huang, a natural herb. Ephedra has been used for weight control, upper respiratory treatment, and as an energy booster.