The number of hospital emergency department visits related to the hallucinogenic drug ecstasy increased 128% between 2005 and 2011 in patients under the age of 21, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is an illegal drug that acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen, producing a feeling of increased energy and euphoria.
The drug can alter the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can lead to negative effects, such as confusion and anxiety. Ecstasy can also cause severe health problems, including excessive overheating of the body, high blood pressure and kidney and heart failure.
A study reported by Medical News Today last year also linked ecstasy to a cause of depression in teens, while other research has linked prenatal exposure to the drug with developmental delays.
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