It produces profoundly positive feelings, empathy for others, elimination of anxiety, and extreme relaxation. Web site says ecstasy was first synthesized in 1912 by a German company, possibly to be used as an appetite suppressant. Illicit use of the drug did not become popular until the late 1980s and early 1990s. Ecstasy abuse has increased significantly in recent years 500 percent from 1993 to 1998, according to figures on the DEA Web site. Side effects Ecstasy, while it isn't incredibly addictive, can cause other adverse effects including dehydration, nausea, hallucinations, chills, sweating, increases in body temperature, tremors, involuntary teeth clenching, muscle cramping, and blurred vision, according to the DEA Web site.
Users also report after-effects of anxiety, paranoia, and depression.
Two Bloomington, Ind., residents were arrested Thursday in Carmel while making a transaction connected to the ring. He could face federal charges, as well, Schalburg said. Nott and Turner own a rave production and promotion company in Bloomington called BRB Xanadu Productions, Schalburg said. He faces one Class B felony count of conspiracy to deal a controlled substance here. There could also be federal charges filed against Styles, who was considered the leader of the ring, Schalburg said.