Originally Ecstasy was developed in 1914 as an appetite suppressant by a German chemical company, it was never widely used for this purpose. Ecstasy is sold in tablet, capsule, or powder forms, and is often mixed with a variety of other drugs, including MDEA, MDA, ephedrine and LSD . In this way, ecstasy is known as an entactogen. At high doses, the hallucinations are more likely to be seen, as well as stimulatory effects. It is also known to cause depression, paranoia, muscle aches, and insomnia after the high is worn off.
Ongoing studies suggest that long-term use lead to permanent brain damage.
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