They feel a dramatic drop in their defense mechanisms and increased affection towards others. They experience a feeling of closeness with peers and a desire to be intimate with them. This results in an increase in inner arousal and physical interaction.
Another contributor to the increase of MDMA users is that it is perceived as the "happy drug." The release of serotonin produces a rush of energy and is followed by a gradual sensation. MDMA can produce stimulant effects like enhanced sense of pleasure, self-confidence, and bouncing energy. Its psychedelic effects include feelings of peacefulness, acceptance, and empathy. Users of the drug claim that it causes euphoria. Feelings of anxiety are eliminated and replaced by feelings of warmth and relaxation. Everyone is encouraged to think only "happy thoughts." At raves, everyone is neighborly and kindly offers water bottles, pacifiers, drugs, massages, and light shows to fellow ravers. .
Despite the negative effects of MDMA, the recreational use of the drug is increasing. Users need to be educated about the negative effects of MDMA. It increases susceptibility to several afflictions, like sore throats, colds, flu, and herpes outbreaks. It increases impulsive and hostile behaviors, along with depression. .
The public needs to be aware that as much as Ecstasy intensifies happiness, it also intensifies depression and fear. Users need to understand that their high will only last for .
a couple of hours and that long-term health, memory, and psychological problems are a definite risk.
An increasing problem in today's society is the use of club drugs, these drugs include Ecstasy, Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine just to name a few. Most of these drugs can be found at Raves or over night parties. The reasons people are brought into using these drugs may include, the relatively low cost, increased stamina, and the intoxicating highs that seem to deepen the trance experience.