What is peoples opinion of ecstasy?
446518
Speaking as a drugs worker I can definitely say that Ecstasy, in it's street form is not good. Very few pills contain pure MDMA (Methylendioxemethamphetamine)- they are all cut and bulked out by dealers to make an extra profit. There is also research into the long term mental effects still on going, especially regards derpression. E works by tricking the brain into releasing more serotonin- the chemical that regulates your moods- than it should. Tis then ahs to be replaced and this takes time, during which, because your brain is deprived of it's regular "happy chemical", users suffer a comedown and depression. Yes alcohol does kill more people than E, but that is partlly due to the fact that fewer people pop pills than drink alcohol. Also you should realise that alcohol is only really socially acceptable because of media advertising and the fact it has been used for thousands of years- if it was a new drug it would probably be banned. \nBut the biggest problem with E is the fact that it is cut with so much crap. Have you ever sat down and eaten a large bowl of washing up powder? probably not, so you do not know how your body would react to it. So when you neck a pill you don't know what is in it-usually less than 9% could be MDMA. Another problem with this is people have to take more pills for an effect. However when a batch of pills with higher MDMA contents do hit the streets then the users take the same amount of pills they normally would, thereby leaving themselves open for more problems. Please also remember- by buying pills you are supporting a lot of the world's largest terrorist and criminal gangs- even if you just buy from a mate,  if you could trace back the origin of the pills then they will usually lead you back to some of the most ruthless individuals and groups on the planet- you really think they give a crap about what you are putting into your body- enough of the mystic bullcrap- there are no benvolent dealrs out to spread peace and harmony through distributing Es- just money greedy murderous orgaisations who you are helping finance.
161718
Like all popular music, it has had good and bad effects.  I worry that too much of it glorifies casual sex and wealth.  But I also know that there are some talented people creating really innovative music.  And there is plenty of truth-telling and uplifting messages, if you look hard enough.\n\nBut those of you who are old enough to flash back 40 years and remember what people were saying about The Beatles and The Rolling Stones should know this is just the same story with a different soundtrack.
669647
I have tried just about every recreational drug out there(short of needles and pcp and heroin) and I can say that I have never had a bad time or experience from any of it. The problem with drugs is that so many people use them as a priority instead of for recreation. Work, relationships, and other responsibilities should always take precedence over drugs.
880891
you can go to wikipedia.com and search for x pills\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA\n\nor you can also go to www.drugfree.com\n\nhttp://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Ecstasy
642314
http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma_chemistry.shtml
1004531
I <3 SOAD!!!!!!!\n\nI love the songs, Boom!, War, Chop Suey, Question!, BYOB, the cocain makes me feel like i'm on this song, and Sad statue THe hypnotize album isn't their best but i still like it I love Steal this album! and Mezmorize
609502
I'm against it- people dont know how to regulate themselves- besides, we have enough problems with alcohol- adding another addicting drug that alters your emotions and motor skills to the legal list is a bad idea.
567183
My husband talked me into trying E. It was the most amazing experience of my life. Everything was different, more vibrant. All of my senses were on fire. It was the most horrible experience of my life. When I came down I realized I had chipped some teeth and I was not just coming down but coming apart. The urge to curl up into a ball and die was so over powering. I would never ever ever do it again. Some people just don't do well with mind altering drugs. My husband was fine. He enjoyed the whole ride.\nLove & Light\nSharon
312683
I definately think it should be legalised for medical use but it really can mess up your head if you use it all the time....it totally slows down you reactions, can make you paranoid and so on....i don't think once in a while hurts but if it is legalised in needs seriously regulating so people dont go too far.\n\nHope yr good now
888901
The answer is "yes" and "no". I used it several years ago and found that it just made me unbelieveably hyper. I moved so fast that I looked like I was drugged up! In fact, I was downright clumsy. I shook and jittered like a nervous cup of coffee, and after 3 months started vomiting so hard I passed out a couple of times before it was discovered that I'd developed a reaction to the chemical. I highly recommend that you stay away from it. I nearly died.
340577
Durex ultimate sensation is my favorite.  Feels almost as good as no condom.  Trojans are my least favorite, too tight, and you can't feel anything.  Lifestyles are okay.
636077
"sex drugs, rock and roll,speed, weed, birth control, life's a b itch then you die, f uck the world let's get high".\nwow i haven't heard that since junior high...thanks for reminding me LOL
850875
well its hard to say which are the most dangerous because they are all really bad often in different ways, however Meth is definitley the worst out of all of those then probably Heroin and Cocaine-not nessarily because they are woorse for you but more because they are a drug someone uses on a more consistant basis Ecstasy can often be woorse considering it can put holes in your brain, but typically it is not used on a daily basis where as someone who is addicted to cocain or heroin uses daily or numerous times a day.
723552
For some its risky because it can cause mental health problems for others it can help with illness .Its a tricky one because you will always get people who take it too much .In moderation I think its OK but like anything else you have to get the balance right.Maybe it should be on prescription for people who use to ease symptoms of illness and for those who use it recreationally have legal venues where use is moderated/sensibly controlled,without criminalisation.That would get rid of some of the dodgy element.But I believe the drug laws need a complete overhaul anyway and sooner rather than later.
1042706
Ecstasy causes a sudden big release of serotonin (a 'feel good' hormone), then a big drop afterwards, which is why people feel crap and depressed coming down. So taking ecstasy while having psychiatric problems will make things a million times worse. \n\nMost prescription anti-depressants also cause a rise in serotonin, but in a gentle and controlled way - there is no sudden rush and no sudden crash. So prescription drugs are way better than ecstasy at making someone feel better, especially in the long term. Though they can take a while to really make a difference, which can frustrate people, but they are really worth persisting with. Also if someone took ecstasy at the same time as anti-depressants they would be running the risk of 'overdosing' on serotonin - you can look up 'serotonin syndrome' and that will tell you about it, it's not pleasant. Ecstasy and prescription anti-depressants should not be mixed. And anti-psychotics should definitely not be mixed with non-prescription stuff, they can interact badly with things. \n\nObviously the other risks of ecstasy are well-known - it can cause sudden death and there is no way of predicting who will be affected or at what dose.
99366
I believe it should be legalized...  my reasoning is that the LAW ruins peoples lives over a stupid charge of possession, the drug itself does not realy hurt anyone directly, however, the irrational, irrisponsible, and/or wreckless things people do under it's influence can... but same could be said for alcohol...\n\nI used to use it... but I quit...
1151670
well, its a choice. but i do beleive that they are one of the most overutilized and overprescribed classes of drug out there. everybody feels a "little blue" once in awhile, and everyone thinks theyre depressed so they run to the doctor who says "uhh, ok whatever, take this"\n\nbut some people really do need to be on them