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		Ecstasy Description Like other 'street drugs', you never really know what you're getting when you buy ecstasy. A lot of what is sold as ecstasy contains other drugs like LSD, speed, K (ketamine) or something else. Ecstasy usually comes as a pill or capsule. After you take it, it takes about 30 minutes to start to feel the effects. You peak in about 1.5 hours and then it wears off after 3-4 hours. Harmful Effects Because ecstasy is also a stimulant, coming down can be like 'crashing' after using speed - you can get tired, hungry and depressed. Your body will need some time to recover and to rebuild the serotonin that was used up. Dancing for long periods on ecstasy can cause dehydration through excessive sweating. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke, even in very young people. Use of ecstasy can also contribute to the spread of HIV, Hepatitis and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This could happen because the effects of ecstasy may lower inhibitions and lead to the user engaging in unprotected sex.
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