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Ecstasy: The Facts
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Format: DVD » Add to Cart » Request Preview Access Catalogue Number: 600227DV Producer: Human Relations Media Subject: Health Language: ENGLISH Grade Level: 9 - Post Secondary Country of Origin: U.S. Copyright Year: 2000 Running Time: 30 Rights: PPR Using a fast-paced MTV documentary style, this video explores the skyrocketing use of the club drug known as ecstasy. Viewers learn that ecstasy (also known as MDMA) first gained popularity at all-night teen dance parties called raves. More recently, the drug has become widely available to middle school and high school students nationwide. Viewers will learn that ecstasy can promote euphoria and cause hallucinations as well as suppress the need to eat and sleep. Additionally, it causes accelerated heartbeat, high blood pressure, fainting, muscle cramps and panic attacks. Most important, ecstasy can kill--as the story of Morgan tragically demonstrates. Experts also point out that ecstasy is psychologically addictive and can cause paranoia and psychosis. Program also reveals the troubling new danger of a look-alike drug, MDA. After viewing this video, students will understand that ecstasy is a dangerous drug to be avoided at all costs. |
