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    C. Causes of Taking Ecstasy 1. Family Problem

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    Family problems such as parental affairs or financial issues can cause teenagers to take ecstasy to temporarily forget their problems. Parents focused on solving family problems may not notice their child using ecstasy. Ecstasy interferes with serotonin production in the brain, which can lead to slight impairments in episodic memory and verbal learning. While short term effects include euphoria and heightened senses, long term effects include potential brain damage, depression, paranoia, nausea, jaw clenching, and sleep issues after use.

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    Family problems such as parental affairs or financial issues can cause teenagers to take ecstasy to temporarily forget their problems. Parents focused on solving family problems may not notice their child using ecstasy. Ecstasy interferes with serotonin production in the brain, which can lead to slight impairments in episodic memory and verbal learning. While short term effects include euphoria and heightened senses, long term effects include potential brain damage, depression, paranoia, nausea, jaw clenching, and sleep issues after use.

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    Family problems such as parental affairs or financial issues can cause teenagers to take ecstasy to temporarily forget their problems. Parents focused on solving family problems may not notice their child using ecstasy. Ecstasy interferes with serotonin production in the brain, which can lead to slight impairments in episodic memory and verbal learning. While short term effects include euphoria and heightened senses, long term effects include potential brain damage, depression, paranoia, nausea, jaw clenching, and sleep issues after use.

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    Family problems such as parental affairs or financial issues can cause teenagers to take ecstasy to temporarily forget their problems. Parents focused on solving family problems may not notice their child using ecstasy. Ecstasy interferes with serotonin production in the brain, which can lead to slight impairments in episodic memory and verbal learning. While short term effects include euphoria and heightened senses, long term effects include potential brain damage, depression, paranoia, nausea, jaw clenching, and sleep issues after use.

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    C. Causes of taking Ecstasy 1.

    Family Problem
    Ecstasy is most used by teenagers. According to the survey that have been made , the reason why teenagers used ecstasy is family problem like their father having an affair with others even their mother or sometimes financial problem in the family. This are some reason why teenagers taking ecstasy they want to forget even just for a while. They think that ecstasy are much better than alcohol to make them forget their problems. Also in that case that family has a problem the parents dont even notice that their son/daughter are using drugs like ecstasy because they are busy or their attention is fully focused in solving the problem in their family so it result a longer time for their son/daughter using ecstasy without even notice.

    D. Effects of Ecstasy 1. Brain damage


    Ecstasy interferes with the neurotransmitter that produces serotonin, the brain chemical that helps to regulate mood, memory, sleep, libido, appetite and temperature. The National Institute on Drug Abuse, based in the USA, ran a high-profile anti-ecstasy campaign suggesting that pill popping caused actual, physical holes in the brain. However it was later revealed that the scans were only looking for serotonin levels and weren't bona fide 'brain scans'. While it may have stirred up plenty of furor and confusion in the press about the effects of taking ecstasy on the brain, we're interested in facts. The problem is that despite years of research on the effects of ecstasy on the brain the findings are still pretty ambiguous. The most consistent results, however, appear to suggest that MDMA, the active chemical in ecstasy, causes slight impairment on tasks of episodic memory and verbal learning.

    2. Long term effects


    When Ecstasy is swallowed, the full effect is usually felt within one hour. It starts with tingling and little rushes of exhilaration. Some people may experience nausea or dizziness while coming up but it quickly passes. The effect builds quickly, coming on in waves within the first two hours, strengthening with each pass. A lightness of mood and relaxation gives way to waves of physical pleasure, euphoria, openness and empathy to others around you. The awareness of touch is strongly heightened. Sexual activity may be more satisfying. The muscles relax. Perception of sound and colors may be more intense while under the influence of the Love Drug. Along with feeling good, a person who takes E may find that communicating with others is much easier. They are more

    open and trusting of others than when not under the influence of the drug. Not only is it easier to talk to others after using X-TC, but the person is also more introspective while under its influence. The peak arrives and then the effects last 4-6 hours, with a gradual tapering come-down in the last two. Not everyone who tries Ecstasy has a good experience. Some people who use it feel anxious, depressed or even paranoid after using the drug. Other users report feeling nauseous and complain that their arms and legs feel stiff after ingesting the drug. Excessive thirst is another side effect of using X-TC. The user may not be able to sleep after taking a dose. Jaw clenching and "clamping" is a common side-effect of Ecstasy and many people get relief by chewing on dummies or gum, smoking cigarettes or sucking on lollipops. Users may also experience muscle cramping. Vision can become blurry.

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