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Ecstasy


If you notice a person has passed out,
get medical attention immediately, call 911, or they may die!

Ecstasy (also known as MDMA) is a stimulant combined with hallucinogenic properties. It comes in a pill form or powder. The high generally lasts from 6-24 hours with the average trip lasting 3-4 hours. Ecstasy can cause hallucinations, anxiety, or paranoia, along with dangerously elevated body temperature (104° -108° F), which causes shrinking of the brain, involuntary jaw clenching, and dehydration. It can also cause depression, paranoid thinking, and violent, irrational behavior. Physical reactions can include vomiting, blurred vision, high blood pressure, fainting, and loss of control of bodily functions. Individuals that are pregnant, have heart conditions, or are epileptic, are at high risk of adverse reactions.

Ecstasy should be considered dangerous, and should not be mixed with alcohol. Alcohol can intensify the adverse reactions and lead to coma or death.

Please know that:  Law Enforcement does not monitor emergency rooms  and hospitals are not required to report  drug overdoses to Law Enforcement If someone has become passed out it is important to get them medical attention immediately!

Call 911 immediately, or get the individual to an emergency room.