Ecstasy

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

João Paulo Capela (Author) Other; Maria de Lurdes Bastos (Author) FFUP; Félix Carvalho (Author) FFUP

Book

Title: Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences

Pages: 1064-1067

ISBN: 9780123851581

Indexing

Scopus - 1 Citation

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00N-QPX

DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-385157-4.00260-8

Abstract (EN): 'Ecstasy' (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)) is a major worldwide illicit drug of abuse. This drug is consumed by adolescents and young adults, frequently associated with rave parties. MDMA became a popular drug, given the effects of mood enhancement and euphoria, altered visual and sensory perception, and empathogen/entactogen properties, as well as a feeling of energy that drives all-night dancing. Concerns regarding 'ecstasy' abuse have been raised given the toxicity that can culminate in death. Immediate toxicity is mostly related to cardiovascular effects and hepatic damage. Meanwhile, long-term effects are related to neurotoxicity and can lead to several psychiatric disorders. Presently, there are no specific treatments for 'ecstasy' addiction or related intoxications.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific