Ecstasy is a dangerous drug

Abstract: 

Ecstasy, a dangerous psychoactive drug, has become a popular recreational drug on college campuses and dance halls in the United States, United Kingdom, and around the world. No reports on ecstasy have presented it to be addictive, and some users claim they prefer infrequent use, contrasting typical addictive behavior. Jaw clenching, bruxism, and some cardiac arrhythmias requiring medical attention have been associated with consumption of ecstasy and some fatalities. In large scale retrospective questionnaire studies of subjective experiences, users claimed to have felt gentle relaxation and openness to others and few adverse effects. In rats and monkeys, ecstasy has caused depletion of the neurotransmitter seratonin in the brain. However, similar effects have not been identified for humans. Case reports have shown panic attacks, flashbacks, paranoia, and even fatalities. The Drug Enforcement Administration in 1985 placed ecstasy in Schedule I, the most restrictive drug category.