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5 things you DIDN'T know about MDMA / Ecstasy

Ecstasy (MDMA), like several other drugs, such as LSD , are often the subject of a series of myths.In Lifestyle we tell you some truths about MDMA, which Shatter five of the myths about the most commonly cited ecstasy.

MYTH 1: Ecstasy will make you a better lover

The name "Ecstasy" has suggested that this was somehow "the drug of love" , coming to believe that this drug has some aphrodisiac that will give you and your partner immediate sexual happiness.the reality is that the name "ecstasy" was chosen because the original name "empathy" (empathy) was not considered marketable.

5 things you DIDN'T know about MDMA / Ecstasy

Although some people may experience pleasant sex after taking ecstasy , for many others, the experience of taking ecstasy is decidedly asexual. Most users actually report feelings of innocence and infantilism , instead of sexuality.And like other stimulants, ecstasy can interfere with the ability to get sexually aroused , both for men and women.

MYTH 2: You can't have a "bad trip" with Ecstasy

Ecstasy is reputed to be a "happy" drug, and is often mistakenly regarded as psychologically safe, compared to drugs such as LSD.But the truth is that although most consumers of Ecstasy to find the drug pleasant indeed, can cause feelings of anxiety and panic , which are exacerbated by the stimulant effects of the drug.The ecstasy also has hallucinogenic properties, so effectively YES can cause a "bad trip" .

MYTH 3: The e Ecstasy is the most effective antidepressant ever invented

This myth asserts that the euphoric properties of MDMA, combined with the wonderful connection that the subject will feel towards other ecstasy consumers, will make Your feelings of depression become a thing of the past.

5 things you DIDN'T know about MDMA / Ecstasy

The truth is that while euphoria is a common effect of MDMA, the depletion of chemicals that give pleasure to the brain during high frequency, results in to intense feelings of depression after the downturn of Ecstasy .And like other psychoactive drugs, Ecstasy can sometimes trigger substances that induce anxiety, depression and psychosis.Instead of self-medicating your depression, we recommend you consult a doctor and get an effective treatment for it.

MYTH 4: You can trust anyone who is under the effects of Ecstasy

The myth that people who take ecstasy are carinosas, trustworthy , and incapable of theft, abuse or violence is widespread in the rave scene , and encapsulated in its mantra of unity of love, peace and respect.

5 things you DIDN'T know about MDMA / Ecstasy

But the The logical reality is that ecstasy does not cleanse the soul or transforms people into angels.The illicit drug scene has sex opportunists, drug dealers and people who want to take advantage of Vulnerable drug users.Please, Do not believe for a second that having dilated pupils means that someone is trustworthy.

MYTH 5: Ecstasy users DO NOT touch the "hard" drugs

This myth is based on the idea that some drugs, such as weed or ecstasy, are "soft" implying that they are harmless and non-addictive , while other drugs, such as methamphetamine and heroin, are "hard" », And therefore they are associated with addiction, disease, needles and overdose deaths.According to this idea strict adherence an unwritten code prevents ecstasy consumers from being tempted to try "hard" drugs.But the truth is that while some people engage exclusively in ecstasy without trying other drugs, for many others, Ecstasy is just a door to other substances.

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