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Health > Addictions > Drugs > Ecstasy

Provides information on the health effects and risks of the use and abuse of ecstasy (extasy, extacy, MDMA, Ex, E, lover’s speed, XTC, hug, adam, X, magic pill, love pill, Euphoria love doves, playboys). Includes facts on ecstasy, symptoms of ecstasy overdose and information on the side effects of ecstasy.


Do You Know... Ecstasy

What is it? Where does ecstasy come from? What does ecstasy look like? Who uses ecstasy? How does ecstasy make you feel? How long does the feeling last? Is ecstasy dangerous? Is ecstasy addictive? What are the long-term effects of taking ecstasy?
Source:     Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Fast Facts on Ecstasy

Information on short and long term effects and other risks of using ecstasy. PDF format
Source:     Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Just the Facts: Ecstasy - Alberta

Ecstasy is a manmade drug. It is a combination of chemicals made in drug labs and it is a hallucinogens that is also similar to amphetamines. Ecstasy is also called E, XTC, Adam, Euphoria, X, MDM and Love Doves.
Source:     Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission