AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Because it is a stimulant, an ecstasy overdose can cause high blood pressure, a rapid heart rate, and seizures. Taking ecstasy while exercising – for example, dancing for a long time in a hot room – has caused dehydration and dangerously high body temperature, even death.

Detailed explanation-2: -A major factor in many ecstasy-related deaths is the dehydration and overheating that can result when ecstasy is taken in conjunction with all-night dancing. Ecstasy increases body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate, which can lead to kidney or heart failure, strokes and seizures.

Detailed explanation-3: -MDMA is often considered the drug of choice within the rave culture and is also used at clubs, festivals, house parties and free parties. In the rave environment, the sensory effects from the music and lighting are often highly synergistic with the drug.

Detailed explanation-4: -A variety of factors contribute to the development of ecstasy-associated hyponatremia, the two main factors being high fluid intake (associated with ecstasy use) and the inappropriate secretion of arginine vasopressin (AVP), which is induced by ecstasy metabolites.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ecstasy mimics serotonin and is taken up by serotonin transporters. In fact, ecstasy is more readily taken up than serotonin itself. This interaction with ecstasy alters the transporter. The transporter becomes temporarily confused and starts to do its job in reverse.