Why do people take ecstasy?

Understanding why people take ecstasy offers insights for youth making informed choices and recognising its real-life impacts.

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Exploring the reasons why people take ecstasy, or MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), offers a glimpse into various social and psychological factors that motivate individuals, especially within youth cultures. Understanding these can not only provide insight but also support for individuals making informed choices about their own health and wellbeing. Background on Ecstasy First synthesised in 1912 by a pharmaceutical company, ecstasy was later explored in the 1970s as a possible therapeutic aid due to its amplification of feelings of love and communication. However, by the late 1980s, it gained popularity as a recreational drug, particularly within the nightclub, rave, and electronic dance...
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