The Drug Ecstasy and why People Use It

Pure Ecstasy
The use of drugs for recreational purposes has been a popular pastime of many cultures for thousands of years. When narcotics where related to "religious customs and traditions", drug use was not a social problem; it was an accepted part of every day life. (Alecnaviciute) It was not until the 20th century, during the infamous 60's and 70's, that drug usage and addiction became a sociological issue. With the emergence of this time period also came the birth of designer drugs (drugs made without or very little organic content having a more adverse effect upon the user) such as ecstasy, scientifically known as MDMA. The occurrence of teenage ecstasy use has increased because of its rising availability. Also, the chance for teens to get away from their personal dilemmas and peer pressure contribute to teen usage of the drug.
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