Should try Ecstasy?

Question

A... "friend" of mine is considering trying ecstasy. Does anyone have a list of the risks and rewards of taking it and any advice for this friend? Much appreciated

Answer 1

Its a nocive and addictive illegal substance.

Where does he sees rewards of it?

in the brief moments of dementia?

try wikipedia, the non chemistry related part seems kinda easy to understand:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylenedi...

Answer 2

okay, so all these people are biased and telling you youll get holes in your brain,

thats if you take a lot and frequently

trying it once most likely wont kill you, but i dont know if youll get addicted and start doing it a lot

iff you want info on it, erowid.com is a non-biased site with info about any drug, pros and cons, and other info about it

so check there do research and stuff

if you try it, have fun and be safe

Answer 3

SURE!  If you want huge chunks of your brain to rot away.  Don't do EVERYTHING your friends do.  They'll realize in a few years just how stupid that was when they can't add 5+5 anymore.

Answer 4

ecstasy is the best thing ever!! just make sure you drink enough water and dont mix ecstasy with other drugs/alcohol. its a totally cool experience and id like recommand it everyone who likes to have a good time =) funfunfun!!

Answer 5

It's one serious drug cause it sticks to the body. The active ingredient of E will stay with you for the rest of your life and continue deteriorating everything it can get a hold of. If your friend is rich and can pay for huge medical bills at a young age, moreso at a late age, tell him it's still not worth it. The side-effects are a great deal of inconvenience. Let him try extreme sports for him to get the natural high. Try airsoft.

Answer 6

do not do it it will kill you!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

NO is the answer, unless of course your 'friend' wishes to end up stone cold dead by over dose, which is guaranteed to happen once it takes its evil hold.  

If the question is for yourself, the same answer applies and don't be a fool.  I'd rather be an alive smart a** than a dead fool!

Answer 8

your friend is a moron.

of course there is risks for xtc.

Answer 9

No! Never ever try ecstasy or any kind of drug. Firstly, it is bad for your health and many kind of effects when taken.

Secondly, it is addictive. It means you can be addicted and will keep buying them to satisfy yourself. Ecstasy is very expensive, so when you keep buying them, you won't have enough money, then you will try illegal jobs to earn enough money to buy the drugs.

Thirdly, you can be caught by the police in most countries.

So the best way is to keep away from drugs. You must try your best to stop your friend from taking it. You must help your friend. I hope this is good enough.

Answer 10

Ok, I know you think drugs are the 'cool' thing to do, but the fact is they are completely stupid, pointless, and will ruin your life. So don't EVER try it. And no offense just telling the truth and helping you out. As for your buddy, well if you're a true friend you'll tell him what I tell you, but I don't think you will, so just let him know that what he's doing is bad and he needs to stop before he gets addicted & screws up his life. And remember you can't let anybody force you into doing something you don't want to do. Well I hope this was convincing, best wishes for the both of you.

Answer 11

well adictions start like this. I am from Holand and here they say you have to tryed everything in your life but that why almost total Holand is adicted.

my answer dont do it

Answer 12

You could ask a doctor lol

Answer 13

wtf? That's the stupidest thing ever, yeah there are many risks hello, she could die even on the first time, and she might as well say goodbye to her family friends and life, because as soon as she tries it once she won't be able to stop she'll lose everything she has now. There are NO advantages to trying ecstacy. So if she needs convincing on wether or not to try ecstacy that's a clear indication that she needs help before anything actually happens and things get worse.

Answer 14

Some people I know do X. One of them said you will spend the next day peeing and puking, like, every 15 minutes. But it has not permanent effects, except for the next couple days you get really depressed and sick, which is why no one will give it to a "friend" of mine. So you should only do it if a friend is there with you and you are over 18 (or your parents don't give a c**p).

Info stuff

-It takes away a lot of your siratonin (chemical that makes you happy) for a week or so...

-while you're on it you feel really really happy and you love everything

-only take one at first

-you cant have a bad trip

- it lasts a few hours

- its illegal

- some of it can be laced

That's just what I know...

Go to http://erowid.com

or do a google search

Answer 15

Rewards...you'll feel extremely euphoric for a bit. It's called 'ecstasy' for a reason. You'll also likely feel energetic, intimate, and worry-free.

Risks...all of that will eventually fade. There is also the chance that you won't be taking exactly what you think you are. The possibility of dying from ecstasy alone is very unlikely, but other long-term side effects aren't conclusive yet. The huge majority of people who have died from ecstasy, also consumed large quantities of other drugs. Oftentimes, stuff sold as 'ecstasy' is really a cocktail of other stuff...some harmless, some not.

It's up to you to decide if the risks outweigh the rewards. Be smart and start small if you decide to experiment.

Keep in mind, most of the people answering this have no idea what they're talking about. It's not even proven that ecstasy can result in chemical dependency (addiction).

Answer 16

If you want to become mentally retarded for the rest of your life then sure why not.

Answer 17

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylenedi...

I wouldn't recommend it,  as with any  drug.

The effects of the drug in the long run aren't as 'great' as the 'feeling' you get from that drug,

Answer 18

Repeated use of Ecstasy ultimately may damage the cells that produce serotonin, which has an important role in the regulation of mood, appetite, pain, learning and memory. There already is research suggesting Ecstasy use can disrupt or interfere with memory.

Oh, and I forgot to mention....it can kill a person too.

Answer 19

That's entirely for you to decide, it is harmful you know that and it does kill people but there is also a lot of myths surrounding ecstasy like millions of people are dropping dead, that's not the case. Theres a debate going on in the world of science whether ecstasy is actually less harmful than alcohol, to me i think its quite apparent, but let me give you a few  facts and you can make up your own mind -

Alcohol

Alcohol related deaths in uk per year - 33,000

Alcohol related injuries in uk per year - 800,000

Personal effects - Depressant drug, dulls the senses,  psychological and physical dependence on it, causes you to feel out of control, confident and aggressive, vomiting, possible anxiety, damages the liver, increases the risk of stomach cancer, heart disease, possibly poison you and put you in a coma

Social problems - It accounts for many violent crimes, domestic violence, and road deaths

Quality  - properly regulated and licenced

Ecstasy

Ecstasy related deaths in uk per year - 40

Ecstasy related injuries in uk per year - Not known

Personal effects - Stimulant drug, intensifies the senses, raises heart beat, no physical dependence but psychological dependence, possible dehydration from energy burnt off or too much fluid consumption, possibility of long term brain damage, possibility of  heart and liver problems, anxiety and paranoia

Social problems - None known, doesn't make people aggressive, people become affectionate and talkative

Quality - unregulated and often mixed with other drugs

Answer 20

dont do it, theres alot of ppl that on the first time doing it, died.you could stop breathing, have a heart attack, and/or have hallucinations, paranoia, etc.  just think long and hard  about it. i hope you make the right decision, and i wish you the best.

p.s. i kno, i cant spell