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Ecstasy
Ecstasy
Ecstasy, a stimulant, makes people feel energised, happy, affectionate and awake. It is often used in nightclubs or other places where people dance and socialise for long periods of time.
What else is it called?
E, pills, MDMA.
What does it look like?
Small white pills, often with designs imprinted on them. MDMA, the powder form ecstasy, appears as fine white crystals.
What is its legal status?
Class A.
How much does it cost?
Individual pills from £2-£5. A gram of MDMA costs around £40.
What equipment do people use to take it?
Tablets are just swallowed. MDMA powder can be wrapped in cigarette papers and swallowed as ‘bombs’, or crushed and snorted.
What about dependence/addiction?
Ecstasy is not physically addictive but people can become psychologically dependent, for example when they are unable to enjoy club nights without drugs.
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