{"id":23803,"date":"2016-07-09T10:51:45","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T05:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yaabot.com\/?p=23803"},"modified":"2024-01-18T17:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T11:41:57","slug":"the-science-behind-ecstasy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entropymag.co\/the-science-behind-ecstasy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Science Behind Ecstasy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Drugs – psychoactive ones, specifically – alter how the central nervous systems of their consumers function. These drugs are illegal or restricted in most countries; but users continue to rise each year globally. Many of them are considered non-therapeutic and widely used for recreational purpose \u2013 hence are often abused. Some common psychoactive drugs include cocaine, ephedrine, codeine, cannabis, ecstasy, LSD and so on. Among these, ecstasy – also called MDMA, E, Adam, molly, X, XTC, Mandy and so on, is a widely used party drug and has become increasingly common. It\u2019s not just for partygoers anymore. According to The Global Drug Survey Report 2016<\/a>, MDMA pills as well as powder are rated as the best drugs based on their value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MDMA of course, is known to cause a feeling of immense euphoria, happiness, and increased sociability<\/strong> – experiences you’re unlikely to have even with considerable solo mental effort. How does the chemical accomplish this? Let’s delve into the effect of ecstasy consumption and the claimed therapeutic potential of the drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n