Ecstasy is a street term for a range of drugs that are similar in structure to MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine). Ecstasy is also similar in structure and affect to amphetamines and hallucinogens.
NSW Government
Department of Education
NSW Health
- Amphetamines,Ecstasy and Cocaine: A Prevention and Treatment Plan
The Plan provides a framework to guide the health sector’s response to the abuse of psychostimulants.
- Ecstasy in NSW
Ecstasy information on usage, statistics and treatment. There are also details about what NSW Health is doing.
- Ecstasy Factsheet
A factsheet on ecstasy containing an overview of this drug plus information on effects, overdoses and bad reactions, legal information, ecstasy and pregnancy, ecstasy and driving, plus helplines for information and advice.
- Ecstasy - understanding the risks.
A publication by Dr Andrew Wilson on the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service website. It provides information about ecstasy, including its effects and how to reduce harm caused by its use. It is available in: Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, KhmerCambodian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese. November 2000.
NSW Police
Ecstasy and the Law
State Library of NSW - drug info @ your library
Information on the drug info @ your library site directs you to links with information about ecstasy. drug info @ your library is designed to help libraries in NSW provide drug information.
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Australia
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
The Irony of Ecstasy
A brochure about the effects of ecstasy.
Australian Insitute of Criminology (AIC)
2003 annual report on drug use among police detainees
This report presents both self-report and urinalysis data from participating detainees for the calendar year 2003. It provides an overview of the characteristics of detainees, including self-reported drug use, prior criminal behaviour and treatment history. Data are presented on the use of methylamphetamine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, street methadone, self reported alcohol use, mental illness and gambling behaviour, illicit drug use and most serious offence, prior criminal behaviour and drug and alcohol treatment history, while juvenile data are also presented for Bankstown and Parramatta. 2004
Medical Journal of Australia
Licit psychostimulant consumption in Australia, 1984–2000: international and jurisdictional comparison
Trends in the licit consumption of the psychostimulants, dexamphetamine and methylphenidate in Australia and nine other countries from 1994 to 2000 and in each State and Territory of Australia from 1984 to 2000. November 2002
myDr
Ecstasy
myDr is an Australian healthcare Web site. This links to the myDr information on ecstasy - including information on effects, overdose and guidelines for safer dancing. It also has information on long-term effects.
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre - NDARC
- ACT Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2004: Findings from the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI)
Proudfoot, P., Ward, J., Buckingham, K. & Sparks, R., National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre 2005.
- Victorian Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets: Findings from the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI).
Stoové, M., Laslett, M-A. & Barratt, M. 2005
- Tasmanian Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2004: Findings from the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI).
Matthews, A. & Bruno, R. 2005
- SA Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2004: Findings from the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI).
Weekley, J., Pointer, S. & Ali, R. 2005
- Queensland Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2004: Findings from the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI).
Fischer, J. & Kinner, S. 2005
- NT Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2004: Findings from the Party Drug Initiative (PDI).
Newman, J. & Moon, C. 2005
- NSW Trends in Ecstasy and Related Drug Markets 2004: Findings from the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI). Degenhardt, L., Agaliotis, M., White, B. & Stafford, J. 2005
- WA Trends in Ecstasy and Drug Related Markets 2004: Findings from the Party Drugs Initiative (PDI).
Chanteloup, F. & Lenton, S. 2005
National Drug Strategy
- Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Use Problems. Guidelines for General Practitioners
Guidelines for general practitioners throughout Australia to effectively and safely manage individuals who are experiencing problems related to the use of psychostimulants, including psychostimulant and serotonin toxicity. The aim of the guidelines is to assist general practitioners to identify patients who may be using psychostimulants; engage psychostimulant users in treatment; and identify and manage a range of adverse consequences of stimulant use including acute toxicity. November 2004
- Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Use Problems. Guidelines for Police Services
Guidelines for police services throughout Australia to assist them to effectively and safely manage individuals who present with psychostimulant toxicity, and pose a significant risk to themselves or others. It is envisaged that the adoption of these guidelines will reduce or prevent potential harm occurring to the individual, bystanders and police officers when responding to acute situations in which the use of psychostimulants is either suspected or confirmed. The state of acute psychostimulant toxicity is considered a medical emergency, and these guidelines detail the special precautions that should be observed in the safe and effect management of these individuals. November 2004
- Models of intervention and care for psychostimulant users
This document describes the prevalence and risks associated with psychostimulant use, and the pharmacology of psychostimulants. It identifies best practice in detoxification and clinical interventions for psychostimulant use. It also identifies gaps in the literature and makes suggestions for interventions and further research. April 2004
The Salvation Army
Dangers of Drugs
A booklet about the dangers of alcohol abuse and using illicit drugs such as ecstasy. the booklet targets teenagers and parents and is designed to generate awareness regarding the dangers of illicit drugs and alcohol. 2004
South Australia Police Drug Diversion Initiative (PDDI)
Psychostimulants
Drug information
Victorian Government
Inquiry into Amphetamine and Party Drug Use in Victoria: final report
A report to the Victorian Parliament on the use of amphetamines and ‘party drugs’ in Victoria. This report examines the nature and extent of use, the consequences of use, and the strategies employed to restrict use and provide suitable treatment. May 2004
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International
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
Publications
Links to publications about ecstasy.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Ecstasy/MDMA
Includes access to Research Reports, Community Drug Alert Bulletins, InfoFacts, newsletters, and other resources.
NIDA For Teens
The Science Behind Drug Abuse: Ecstasy
Information about ecstasy including what it is, effects dangers, information for parents and teachers, real life stories, etc.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
MDMA (Ecstasy). Factsheet. 2004
Parents. The Anti-Drug
Drug Information: Ecstasy
MDMA, called "Adam," "ecstasy," or "XTC" on the street, is a synthetic, psychoactive (mind-altering) drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties.This sit has useful information about ecstasy. It is from the US Government. Information is aimed at parents and contains useful links to other sites. This information is also available in Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Ecstasy and Amphetamines - Global Survey 2003
The purpose of this survey is to review the size and nature of the amphetamine-type stimulants threat, with the view of exploring what society can do to overcome the problem. September 2003. Summary
World Health Organization
Ecstasy - MDMA and other ring-substituted amphetamines
Some consideration is given to structurally related ring-substituted amphetamines, particularly those that are used or sold as ecstasy, either intentionally or through manufacturing errors. 2001
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Articles on Ecstasy Use and Mental Illness
Verbal working memory deficits in current and previous users of MDMA
Michelle Wareing, John E. Fisk, Philip Murphy and Catharine Montgomery
Human Psychopharmacology, 2004; 19: 225–234
Relationship between ecstasy use and depression: a study controlling for poly-drug use
Jonathan P.Roiser ·Barbara J.Sahakian
Psychopharmacology, 2004; 173:411 –417
Chronic MDMA (ecstasy) use, cognition and mood
McCardle K, Luebbers S, Carter JD, Croft RJ, Stough C
Psychopharmacology, 2004; 173(3-4):434-9
Decreased pain tolerance and mood in recreational users of MDMA
O'Regan MC, Clow A
Psychopharmacology, 2004; 173(3-4):446-451
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Factsheets
NSW Health:
Ecstasy
NSW Police:
Ecstasy and the Law
American Council for Drug Education
Family Drug Support (FDS)
NDARC:
Ecstasy
Ecstasy Branding
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
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