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	The Cavalier Daily
		Unfortunately though, "ecstasy," "Adam," "XTC" or "E," as it is known on the street, may not be as safe and gentle as many profess.
		Ecstasy directly affects the neurotransmitter serotonin, causing neurons in the brain to release large amounts of this chemical.
		Because of the initial dramatic increase in serotonin levels, ecstasy is known to enhance emotional and sensual perceptions while heightening the user's sense of well-being and self-acceptance.
	www.cavalierdaily.com /CVArticle.asp?ID=7820&pid=700 (711 words)

	Trendy drugs ecstasy, PMA pose potentially fatal threat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ecstasy pills are now the third most popular drug in the Chicago suburbs, according to a June 11 Daily Herald article.
		Jane, who has been attending raves for four years and has done ecstasy for two, is well aware of the harmful potential of the drug, but said it "improves a lot of people" by making them more open.
		Jane is not surprised that ecstasy and the rave scene have crept toward Southern Illinois, believing the amount of students from St. Louis and Chicago living in Carbondale is high enough to generate the interest, especially in a town where drugs such as alcohol and marijuana are already prevalent.
	www.dailyegyptian.com /fall00/12-08-00/xtc.html (1275 words)

	Worldandnation: Source of ecstasy experiencing 'fatigue' with it
		Ecstasy, chemically known as MDMA, is related to amphetamines, which act as stimulants.
		But the major short-term risk is that ecstasy's stimulant effects can lead to dehydration, seizures and kidney and heart failure.
		Unlike the United States, where ecstasy use is treated as criminal, the Dutch have taken more of a public health approach.
	www.sptimes.com /News/073001/news_pf/Worldandnation/Source_of_ecstasy_exp.shtml (912 words)

	Ecstasy grows more popular as many decide joy is worth the risk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		They believe Ecstasy is a groundbreaking chemical that has changed many lives for the better, that it is a welcome remedy for an emotionally stunted culture, and that it is a promising medicine that could be used to treat everything from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder.
		Ecstasy proponents insist this singular substance not only makes them feel good, it also gives them mental clarity -- the ability to look honestly at themselves, to examine their lives, and then use what they've learned when they're sober.
		And while Ecstasy is typically portrayed as the drug of choice among a fringe of bedeviled youngsters with a fondness for glow sticks and all-night dancing, in reality the drug cuts a wide swath across society.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /lifestyle/69626_ecstasymain.shtml (3794 words)

	Baltimore City Paper: ARTS What I Learned the Hard Way From the Happy Pill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ecstasy works by manipulating the body's level of serotonin, a chemical that regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and body temperature.
		Ecstasy filled a void for me. Before, my girlfriend had been the source of my happiness; now it was the pill.
		Having used ecstasy weekly for the three months preceding camp, I was already suffering a certain amount of withdrawal before Jamie's death; now the deep sense of shock, loss, and fear was making me hollow.
	www.citypaper.com /arts/story.asp?id=3560 (2543 words)

	The Honolulu Advertiser \| Island Life (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ecstasy also produces hypersensuality, alters mood and perception, heightens sociability and friendliness, and dramatically increases the desire for intimacy.
		Known chemically as MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), Ecstasy is structurally related to the hallucinogen mescaline and the stimulant amphetamine.
		Brain scans of Ecstasy users have shown that in the short run, some of the blood circulation in the brain is cut down.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /2000/Aug/27/827islandlife14.html (890 words)

	CD Review-Lou Reed's Ecstasy - April 12, 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rock 'n' roll revolutionary and legend Lou Reed's first studio effort in four years, Ecstasy, is a beautiful, brutally honest and disturbing self-examination revolving around strained relationships, the loss of sexual innocence, the distressed streets of New York and a slew of other topics.
		The Greek root for ecstasy means "standing outside yourself," and Reed captures this notion perfectly, becoming the storyteller, the poet, examining and relaying his observations and inner thoughts to all who are willing to listen.
		Ecstasy is a dark, hollowing listening experience, but taps into and confronts the human soul and mind like only Lou Reed can.
	wildcat.arizona.edu /papers/93/134/04_5_m.html (263 words)

	Salon.com health \| The agony after ecstasy
		Ecstasy is touted as the miracle elixir that not only energizes the late-night electronic dance scene but also encourages the sense of community on which the rave scene is allegedly based.
		Ecstasy users, myself included, praise the drug for inspiring empathy, compassion and a profound sense of well-being.
		I rationalized away the unpleasantness by telling myself it was probably exacerbated by the lack of sleep and eating that accompanies ecstasy use.
	www.salon.com /health/feature/2000/06/14/ecstasy (695 words)

	Erowid MDMA Vault : Batman Ecstasy Villain, Issue 594, 1988
		In 1988, DC Comics released a Batman issue of the Detective Comics series where the primary villain is a young man who is given ecstasy and then goes on a killing rampage.
		This comic represents some of the absurdist "Just Say No" propaganda common in the late 1980's and is an amusing piece of War on Drugs memorobilia.
		Included here are several pages from the comic to give a flavor for the depth with which the issue is addressed and the standard drug-scare cliche plot.
	www.erowid.org /chemicals/mdma/mdma_images3.shtml (360 words)

	Advice from Dear Abby on uExpress
		Ecstasy, which goes by several names including "X," "Adam" and "MDMA," is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen.
		In addition, brain-imaging studies have shown that frequent Ecstasy use may damage brain cells that produce serotonin, a natural chemical that is partly responsible for memory and mood.
		Widespread use of Ecstasy, GHB and Rohypnol is relatively recent.
	www.uexpress.com /dearabby?uc_full_date=19991201 (729 words)

	E is for Ecstasy, Chapter 8
		The article had an authoritative tone and stated unequivocally that the cause of death was Ecstasy, while implying that the drug was known to cause serious brain damage.
		As author of the most popular book on Ecstasy, I was recently telephoned by a researcher in connection with an article that you have commissioned on the subject.
		The risk of taking Ecstasy compares to that of going to a funfair, and is equivalent to that taken on a short journey by car.
	ecstasy.org /books/e4x/e4x.ch.08.html (1672 words)

	JS Online: Ecstasy stars in rave at coliseum
		Ecstasy use: A report from the U.S. Justice Department estimated that hospital emergency-room mentions of the drug rose 500% from 1993 to 1999.
		While Ecstasy's long-term effects are still being studied, researchers believe that recreational users risk permanent brain damage that can result in depression, anxiety and memory loss, according to the Department of Justice.
		Mike is on Ecstasy tonight, and so are most of the people around him, judging from the video camera of James Mock, a retired California police sergeant.
	www.jsonline.com /news/state/may02/41058.asp (2055 words)

	www.newsaic.com
		Ecstasy is the most popular of several illegal drugs that are commonly available at nightclubs and raves.
		Ecstasy is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which means that the federal government has determined that Ecstasy cannot be used or prescribed except under specific federal exemptions.
		Ecstasy tablets are manufactured most often in Western European countries, particularly the Netherlands and Belgium, and are brought into the United States through organized-crime organizations.
	www.newsaic.com /ftvsopranos03p.html (2862 words)

	The Honolulu Advertiser \| Island Life (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ecstasy users often use a baby pacifier to help control the tooth-grinding caused by the drug, or a lollipop to enhance their sense of taste.
		Ecstasy, a drug derived from the amphetamine family of chemical compounds, produces euphoria, reduces inhibitions and bumps up the metabolism.
		Derek said Ecstasy is not addicting nor does he need it to be happy or have fun.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /2000/Aug/27/827islandlife13.html (1769 words)

	Salon Health & Body \| The big E (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ecstasy has been illegal in the United States since 1985, when it was put into "Schedule 1," the most dangerous drug class, which means it is considered to have no medical value.
		To paint a picture of what your brain looks like on ecstasy requires a walk through cranial byways of the brain, and through doctors' vastly different interpretations of what happens when you take it.
		"Ecstasy is a safer escapism, and you still have your wits about you." John says the first time he took ecstasy, he felt like he could sit down and do calculus -- because, unlike alcohol, it didn't affect his ability to concentrate.
	archive.salon.com /health/feature/1999/07/07/ecstasy (1037 words)

	Date Rape Drugs
		Ecstasy is a synthetic amphetamine-like (speed-like), mind-altering drug that can cause you to hallucinate.
		Signs and symptoms of Ecstasy are similar to those of speed and cocaine...
		Ecstasy is often mixed for recreation with other drugs at parties or clubs.
	www.coolnurse.com /date_rape.htm (1495 words)

	Northern Star Online \| Perspective (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		However, studies show the advertised effects of ecstasy on the brain are becoming mythical scare tactics.
		Ecstasy users outperformed non-users in tests requiring them to rotate complex shapes in their mind’s eye.
		Ecstasy users also outperformed non-users in searching a series of virtual rooms on a computer screen to find a small toy car.
	www.star.niu.edu /articles?id=166 (545 words)

	thetyee.ca Science Takes a Kinder View of Ecstasy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ecstasy promotes strong feelings of empathy by flooding the brain with serotonin, a feel-good neurotransmitter manipulated by drugs like Prozac.
		That debate seemed settled when Science issued a press release in September 2002 announcing the devastating results of Ricaurte's study: After taking doses of Ecstasy akin to what teens might take at a rave, 60 to 80 percent of dopamine-related neurons in the test monkeys' brains were destroyed.
		Aimed at quelling club drugs like Ecstasy and GHB, the law permits the prosecution of venue owners and club promoters for drug use on their premises.
	thetyee.ca /Health/current/Science+Takes+a+Kinder+View+of+Ecstasy.htm (8393 words)

	RGJ.com - Ecstasy is rage with teens
		The pill was Ecstasy, the drug of choice among an increasing number of teens, who say it heightens sensitivity to the vibrating music.
		But because Ecstasy users keep to themselves at dance raves, violence and theft are rarely associated with Ecstasy as happens with drugs such as cocaine and heroin.
		Ecstasy kills off part of the nerve in the brain that releases serotonin, the chemical that controls sleep, sexual function, memory, appetite and mood, said Wilkie Wilson, a neuropharmacologist at Duke University who co-wrote “Buzzed,” a guide to abused drugs.
	www.rgj.com /news/stories/news/957061819.php (1026 words)

	Salon.com Directory \| Ecstasy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The disunited states of ecstasy At an all-day conference on MDMA, ravers, researchers and anti-drug crusaders debate its pros and cons.
		Chemical ravings Worried that ecstasy may fry the serotonin cells in their brains, some ravers are taking Prozac.
		The agony after ecstasy I took the drug for nearly a year to lift myself to euphoria.
	archive.salon.com /directory/topics/ecstasy (374 words)

	Baltimore City Paper: ARTS In the Wake of a Major Retraction of a Report that Linked Parkinson's Disease to Ecstasy ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A little more than a month ago, though, Ricaurte and his colleagues admitted that the study was faulty, that his research results, which were trumpeted in major media across the nation, were wrong.
		Ecstasy is a popular drug worldwide, especially among young club-goers, and if his conclusions were on target, the world appeared to be only years away from a Parkinson's disease epidemic.
		Congress was in the midst of debating the controversial Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act (RAVE) legislation, which proposed holding club owners personally responsible for drug use on their properties, and Ricaurte's revelation added fuel to its fire.
	www.citypaper.com /arts/story.asp?id=4642 (1743 words)

	E is for Ecstasy, Appendix 4, Reviews Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Most of the value must be gleaned from studies of twenty years ago, and the absence of recent research is ascribed to unusually high toxicity or to the lack of interest.
		This is an in-depth but reasonably current overview of the drug ecstasy and its role in the drug scene in Amsterdam, where it is apparently being synthesized for the entire continent.
		McKenna, D.J. and Peroutka, S.J. The Neurochemistry and Neurotoxicity of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "Ecstasy"), J. Neurochem.
	www.ecstasy.org /books/e4x/e4x.ap.04/e4x.ap.04.12.html (6896 words)

	Salon.com Life \| Ecstasy begets empathy
		Grob, the head of adolescent and child psychiatry at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Southern California, is also the editor of a newly published collection of essays, "Hallucinogens: A Reader," which explores the social and psychological worth of such drugs.
		Ecstasy didn't have the hype at that point, in the mid-'80s, that hallucinogens had, and it perhaps had some advantages over a drug like LSD, in that it was milder, easier to control, and facilitated introspection and articulating feelings.
		People who just could not connect to the feeling states, who were just cut off from their emotional processes, seemed [under the influence of Ecstasy] suddenly able to access those states and put them into words.
	www.salon.com /mwt/feature/2002/09/12/grob_interview (801 words)

	Salon.com Life \| E-fer madness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In a bizarre turn of events, the results of the most widely publicized study on the effects of Ecstasy on the brain were recently retracted.
		Published in the journal Science in September 2002, the study found that Ecstasy dramatically damaged monkey brain cells and was even deadly in some instances.
		At the time the study was released, former National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) director Alan Leshner called taking Ecstasy "playing Russian roulette with your brain." But critics scratched their heads, wondering how 40 percent of the test animals could die when so few humans actually OD on MDMA.
	www.salon.com /mwt/feature/2003/09/16/ecstasy_retraction/index_np.html (549 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Altered State: The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		When Ecstasy was first mixed with house music sometime during the 1980s, the reaction triggered a diverse youth movement.
		Matthew Collin somewhat portentously ascribes all sorts of purposes to a "movement" which was arguably a non-event.There is a total absence of irony or distance, and ecstasy drug culture, if not glorified, is considered with an analytical earnestness that imbues it with a virtue it simply does not possess.
		All I can remeber of those "good old days" was that the music was so bad that the drugs were an absolute necessity, and people started to refer to DJs by their surnames, as if they were Mozart or something.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1852426047 (1355 words)

	Sequart.com Columns > New Comics Day #13: The Call for a Mainstream
		In comics, the rift between the Trash Readers and the Snobs is particularly big.
		If the comics industry is every going to take off beyond its teeny, cultish current incarnation, you're gonna have to sell comics to nice, normal, reasonably intelligent folks like my brother.
		If the comics industry is going to be more than an ever-diminishing niche market, its going to have to stop looking like a parody drawn by Evan Dorkin.
	www.sequart.com /columns/index.php?col=4&column=347 (2767 words)

	Powell's Books - Locas: A Love & Rockets Book by Jaime Hernandez
		Maggie is a magnificent comics character, a tempestuous naf who wears her heart on her sleeve when she's not throwing it at a succession of bad boys who ignore her, even though Hopey is secretly the love of Maggie's life.
		Hopey, a mohawked imp, is more opaque, a symbol of the youthful rebellion of punk rock that all the characters are trying to return to in some way, even as real life sweeps them further away from their dreams.
		Finally collected into one volume, these stories are among the greatest comics ever put to paper, and an essential piece of the literature of the punk movement.
	powells.com /cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=62-156097611x-0 (749 words)

	JS Online: Health news
		Researchers have identified a protein that may play a role in the sometimes fatal hyperthermia that is caused by overdoses of the club drug Ecstasy.
		Ecstasy typically induces feelings of euphoria, increased energy and sexual arousal.
		Experts say that the severe overheating triggered by Ecstasy overdose typically cannot be controlled with emergency medical care, from ice baths to transfusion of chilled blood.
	www.jsonline.com /alive/news/nov03/189076.asp (542 words)

	Monkeys On E
		A November 7, 2002 news story from Reuters reported: "The club drug Ecstasy may damage a broader range of brain cells than most research has suggested, according to a new study in monkeys."
		The docs insist that the monkeys prefer red, but the Pimply Brat says he gave all the red ones to some scientists giving Ecstasy to elephants.
		And since most teens have the mental capacity of small, furry animals from the jungle that means Ecstasy is bad for teens.
	www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com /buddy/1037164207492.htm (559 words)

	Salon Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Worried that ecstasy may fry the serotonin cells in their brains, some ravers are taking Prozac.
		Barry McCaffrey drives his government office like a lockstep battalion, but some contend his ruthless schedule and egomaniacal ways are only hurting his effort to bring sanity to America's drug policy.
		Navy investigators seeking ecstasy dealing at Washington dance clubs are accused of targeting gay sailors.
	dir.salon.com /topics/ecstasy (219 words)

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