You would think that the average person wouldn’t need more reasons to stay away from Ecstasy. However, unfortunately for all of us, we do.
It’s come up repeatedly in surveys done by the Church of Scientology and others, that one of the major reasons why people get in to drugs in the first place is lack of data on what drugs are and what they actually do to you.
As a quote from the marijuana section of this new site from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World:
Because a tolerance builds up, marijuana can lead users to consume stronger drugs to achieve the same high. When the effects start to wear off, the person may turn to more potent drugs to rid himself of the unwanted conditions that prompted him to take marijuana in the first place.
Marijuana itself does not lead the person to the other drugs: people take drugs to get rid of unwanted situations or feelings. The drug (marijuana) masks the problem for a time (while the user is high). When the “high” fades, the problem, unwanted condition or situation returns more intensely than before. The user may then turn to stronger drugs since marijuana no longer “works.”
However, if you read down posts in Digg, you’ll unfortunately find a high number of people (possibly already drug users themselves) which will go to no end to extoll the benefits of marijuana and why people are ‘dumb’ to oppose legalization of this drug. Similarly, ecstasy is commonly pawned off as a ‘fun party drug’ and a ’sex enhancer’ when it has completely disastrous effects.
I just posted a story regarding such on Digg, and the first two comments I got on the story were pro-marijuana. So there’s definitely a lack of education here on the effects — both short and long-term — that marijuana can have, and does have.
Never mind something more serious like ecstasy.
I just read the booklet The Truth About Ecstasy, which is available on the site as a part of their drug education kit that they get donated to schools and such. It’s factually horrifying what this drug can do to a person.
Anyhow, rather than explain, I would hope you’d check this out for yourself. The whole point, really, is to educate people before they start on drugs — not after they’re already destroyed by them. So, of course, the name of the game is to get this to as many people as possible.
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By: The Truth About Marijuana - Grasscity.com Forums on April 4, 2007
at 2:11 am
An interesting counter-point can be found here:
http://forum.grasscity.com/general-marijuana-news-around-world/128293-11-common-misconceptions-about-marijuana.html
By: chuck on April 4, 2007
at 3:36 am
You refer us to a site that claims Ecstasy is addictive and then I’m supposed to take any of this seriously? I don’t doubt the drug has harmful effects but I’m not going to believe any information I read when it has outright lies in it about scientific facts.
By: Niki on April 17, 2007
at 12:09 am
Niki – thanks for the post. Do you have a site that documents this? I’d be interested — as what I’ve read on http://www.drugfreeworld.org/ clearly states the dangers of this thing. If you know something else though that you could share, let me know.
By: jetteroheller on April 17, 2007
at 12:46 am
eat poop
By: poop eater on April 23, 2007
at 5:25 pm
Wow, that was one of the most profound comments I’ve ever seen posted on this blog.
By: jetteroheller on April 24, 2007
at 5:57 am
Why knock ecstasy? it’s not of question whether ecstasy can be harmful, because it CAN (although not proven and the most recent and ‘legitimate’ study sponsored by the US government was absolutely and entirely debunked 2 or so years back)… but how do these claims compare to other drugs that are legal such as Alcohol, Caffeine, and prescription drugs?
Everything provides a high, just a different degree, different “payback”, and different side effects.
Food – Pleasurable food lets the body release dopamine. We experience this everyday. “Bad” food (fatty foods, sweet foods) are arguably drugs since they achieve the same thing with an equivalently intense side effect (potential obesity, low energy)
Alcohol – provides this same escape you claim is so bad from mary J. There are more alcoholics in the United States and more alcohol related deaths, fights, and other social problems than any other drug. Drunk driving, anyone?
Caffeine – Basically “legal speed”… it gets you working, gets you excited about whatever task at hand but for a short while. Caffeine IS ADDICTIVE as seen by the millions of people that can’t seem to get through the day without a coffee, tea, or energy drink. The payback is headaches, nausea, and insomnia and addiction.
You cannot deny the relative benefits/drawbacks of these drugs!
You also can’t goto a website that is clearly ONLY about a “drug free world” and cite sources from it. What about the counter-points? Of course there are going to be ignorant people who accept what they’re told the first and only time. That’s why propoganda works.
Goto erowid.com or wikipedia if you really want facts.
I’m done. That’s my 2 cents.
By: Drew on May 1, 2007
at 12:13 am
Is there a need for counterpoints when you’re talking about drugs that cause dain brammage and suicide and death and some fairly obvious downsides like that? To me, it’s like saying “don’t run over children”, but needing to cite a counterpoint as their may be some plusses.
By: jetteroheller on May 3, 2007
at 1:39 am
Dain Bammage eh? Nice argument. MDMA causes suicide and death? Cite some sources, man. The only deaths resulting from MDMA are from people who (stupidly) drank too much water and died from water intoxication.
By: Drew on May 22, 2007
at 11:30 pm
I LOVE ECSTASY.
By: michael on January 26, 2008
at 6:40 am
Haha this is funny. You believe the propoganda that they pass out in school? Educate yourself man. Weed definitely does more good than bad.
By: dave on April 17, 2008
at 8:40 pm
dude, i’ve done over 400 ecstacy tabs (probably more) and I’m still just as witty and smart. I’m gradating college in may… i hate they f*cking nay sayers. try it if you want to, but don’t look down on people that party. If you get addicted or feel you have a problem, then there is no shame in getting help. People freak when I tell them the drugs i’ve done multiple times. I love the experience and think some people should try too.
By: Kyle on April 23, 2008
at 3:27 am
“people take drugs to get rid of unwanted situations or feelings”
what the hell? i took ecstasy to GAIN situations and feelings
you may think this is ’sad’ but some of the best nights in my life are when im thizzn. Make friends, fall in love, sing, dance, open pathways in my mind, not have to worry about the negatives of everyday life but the postives being magnified to there full extent.
AND JUST FOR THE RECORD:
there isnt going to be a drug free world: stop something that feels great, is addicitve, and makes millions of tax free CASH
dont think so
i love life, i love ecstasy. i love weed.. when im coming down
By: pinga on July 6, 2008
at 11:48 am
oh
erowid, totse, bluelight
the REAL websites about drugs
By: pinga on July 6, 2008
at 11:51 am
Couple things that bothered me.
jetteroheller:
“Is there a need for counterpoints when you’re talking about drugs…”
Of COURSE there is a need for counterpoints. There is always a need for counterpoints. Obviously you can decide for yourself whether or not they are valid (as I can’t think of any that are pro-running over children), but you can’t have an educated opinion on something if you don’t even listen to the other side of the argument. And you should never take a firm stance on something which you haven’t fully educated yourself on. My opinion.
and Drew:
“The only deaths resulting from MDMA are from people who (stupidly) drank too much water and died from water intoxication.”
Huh? The ONLY deaths from ecstasy are from water intoxication? I think that’s a stretch. It is possible to OD on it after all, especially for children.
“Goto erowid.com or wikipedia if you really want facts.”
Really?! Everyone knows wikipedia is not a valid source for anything.
I’m on your side man, but argue a little better.
I agree with pinga. I don’t think drugs are all about getting fucked up, or taking my focus away from all the terrible voids in my life, but it’s kinda more about just… seeing things from a different perspective for a little while. Opening up your mind, noticing things you didn’t notice before, sitting in a different world for a night. I don’t judge people who aren’t into that kinda thing, because of course there’s always a chance of something going wrong. Obviously there is some risk involved, but I think that drugs like ecstasy & acid have a reputation a lot worse than they should be.
By: Lane. on September 22, 2008
at 2:32 am
totally spot on;.. i enjoy ecstasy.. yeh taking it every day constanly is bad… of course but no more worst than smoking or drinkin alcoholl…. i must admit gimme a pill anyday… ill drop it not long aFTer taking precautions tho.. such as pill testers… but i do obviously most users can relate there is bad shit in it…. but yehh.. with all these chemicals in food. what is good for u at all anymore…. in most cases i prefer to be around people consuming ecstasy rather than just alcoholl… the atmosphere roks crazy….
piece uP**
By: MiStOne on October 22, 2008
at 10:56 am
I LOVE ROLLING AND I LOVE RAVES! MONSTER MASSIVE 08 WAS FUCKING AMAZING!
By: boo tucker on October 28, 2008
at 8:18 pm
extacy is sooo fun ! ive done it a lot of times . and im in college . nothing will stop me from doing what i want . dont knock it until you try it!
By: Carol on November 17, 2008
at 7:24 am
Hi,
I came here for a 13 reasons “list” and found most of the article to be about marijuana. Although the blogger is very informative, in the future, perhaps decide on a better title to your page.
Good luck in the future.
By: uofnboy on December 11, 2008
at 7:00 pm