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Ecstasy
Ecstasy
Ecstasy
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More commonly known as ‘E’, ecstasy or MDMA is a psychoactive drug which in users produces increased empathy, euphoria, and an altered sense of time. Ecstasy is illegal in most of the world, however studies continue to pursue ecstasy and its help in the treatment of PTSD. As an uncontrolled substance however, this drug is dangerous and over time can alter brain chemistry, increase depression and anxiety, and effect the nervous system. This timely book exposes readers to personal stories from teens coping with ecstasy abuse. It also provides warning signs, treatment options, and most importantly, solutions. Sidebars, a relevant glossary of terms, current websites, and science content are included in this detailed look into the teen issue of ecstasy use and abuse.
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Release dateJan 1, 2014
ISBN9781627123778
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    Ecstasy - Christine Petersen

    HIDDEN DANGERS

    THE CHEMICAL CONNECTION

    THE AGONY OF ECSTASY

    STARTING AND STOPPING

    THE POWER OF CHOICE

    GLOSSARY

    FIND OUT MORE

    INDEX

    Published in 201 by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC 303 Park Avenue South, Suite 1247 New York, 10010

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    Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

    Petersen, Christine.

    Ecstasy / by Christine Petersen. p. cm. — (Dangerous drugs)

    Includes index.

    ISBN 978-1-62712-375-4 (hardcover) ISBN 978-1-62712-376-1(paperback)

    ISBN 978-1-62712-377-8 (ebook)

    1. Ecstasy (Drug) — Juvenile literature. 2. Drug abuse — Juvenile literature. I. Petersen, Christine. II.

    Title.

    RM666.M35 P48 2014 615.7883—dc23

    EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Dean Miller

    SENIOR EDITOR: Peter Mavrikis 

    SERIES DESIGNER: Kristen Branch

    Photo research by Kristen Branch

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    CHAPTER 1 - HIDDEN DANGERS

    CHAPTER 2 - THE CHEMICAL CONNECTION

    CHAPTER 3 - THE AGONY OF ECSTASY

    CHAPTER 4 -STARTING AND STOPPING

    CHAPTER 5 -THE POWER OF CHOICE

    GLOSSARY

    FIND OUT MORE

    INDEX

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