... ecstasy produces a lot of energy it is thought by many to have been specifically designed for raves. Young people take the drug because the price is now as cheap as five pounds a tablet. The image of being safe is another main reason that young people take the drug. Although the image of being safe couldn't be further from the truth as ecstasy can not only irritate other diseases but also cause new ones. One of the main dangers of ecstasy is that it causes a rush in serotonin that the brain is unable to make up, this causes a permanent decrease in brain activity. Some of the short term effects of taking ecstasy include confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, anxiety, paranoia, muscle tension, nausea, blurred vision, chills, faintness, sweating, high blood pressure, rashes and involuntary teeth clenching. The more severe effects can include internal bleeding, heart attacks, ...

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