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Ecstasy
  • Format
  • HARDCOVER
  • Trim Size: 6-1/2 x 9-1/4
  • ISBN-10: 1604135837
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-60413-538-1
  • Status: In Stock
  • List Price: $34.95
  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 09/01/2010
  • Dewey Number: 615
  • Reading Level: Grades 9 and up
  • Pages: 112

Summary

Ecstasy is an illegal hallucinogen and stimulant most often used in pill form. It contains the chemical MDMA, which is very similar to methamphetamine. Popular among teenagers and young adults, Ecstasy intensifies physical sensations and perceptions and produces heightened self-esteem and sociability. During use, the amount of serotonin available in the brain increases, but afterward, the drop in serotonin leads to feelings of depression. Ecstasy also has dangerous physical effects such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and involuntary muscle tension. This new book delves into the effects of using Ecstasy, from the initial pleasure to the dangerous aftereffects.

Specifications

Full-color photographs and illustrations. Sidebars. Endnotes. Glossary. Further resources. Index.

About the Author(s)

M. Foster Olive, Ph.D., received his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California at San Diego and his Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. He was previously a member of the faculty of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently a professor in the Behavioral Neuroscience division of the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the neurobiology of addiction, and he has published in numerous academic journals including Psychopharmacology, The Journal of Neuroscience, and Nature Neuroscience. He has also authored several books in Chelsea House's Drugs: The Straight Facts set.

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