Why is MDMA (extacy) illegal?  I want truth...not lies and propoganda.?
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its illegal depending on where you are
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That is a great question - you hit the nail totally on the head at the absolute ridiculousness of the supposed "war on drugs". \n\nWhy are we telling people not to take "illegal" drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, etc., when "legal" drugs such as prozac, seroxat and zoloft are used in pretty much exactly the same way.\n\nIt comes down to money and control. Pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars from psychiatric drugs and GPs seem to hand them out to people like candy. And what do these drugs actually do? They certainly do not cure anyone of anything. Mental illnesses are not physical diseases. Taking prozac for "depression" is not like taking insulin for diabetes. Psychiatry is total junkscience. All these drugs do is simply change the normal chemistry of the brain to create a false psychological state. Long-term use, like any other drug, can be seriously harmful, both physically and mentally, and yet many people swear by them as some sort of modern day wonder. These same people, i'm guessing, at the same time, are probably telling their kids about the dangers of smoking weed or snorting coke...! It's totally crazy.\n\nAll psychoactive drugs are harmful, whether "legal" or "illegal". Instead of fussing about the legality and costs of recreational drugs, or being blinded by the giant pharmaceutical companies' propaganda regarding "psychiatric medications", governments should look into what is missing in society for people to turn to mind-affecting drugs in the first place.\n\nMike\n\n--\nDecoding Psychiatric Propaganda\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters\n\n\n--------------\nNOTE ADDED: 03 Feb 2006\nFairyNanook, Of course... anyone who has even the slightest criticism of Psychiatry must be a Scientologist! LOL! Do me a favour! And as for your claim that "depression is a physical disease, just like every other disease out there" I would simply say this: PROVE IT! Provide me with some SCIENTIFIC PROOF! No one has been able to so far, including the NIMH, NAMI or the American Psychiatric Association. Only last July did the president of the APA, Dr. Steven Sharfstein admit that "We do not have a clean-cut lab test". Check the DSM IV and it even says it in there. There is no evidence that ANY mental illness is a physical disease. If you have been told differently then know this: YOU HAVE BEEN LIED TO. Check http://groups.msn.com/psychbusters for more info.
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I don't....It is illegal.
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Party Drugs: Dancing the Night Away Part 2\n   Ecstasy and Rohypnol  (also known as pargchuting drugs)\nby Jeff Kopito, EMT-D \n\nEcstasy \n[3,4 Methylene-dioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA)]\n\nOriginally synthesized and later patented in Germany by Merck in 1914, MDMA was thought to have some appetite-suppressant possibilities. However, Merck never moved forward with clinical trials, and the drug was eventually abandoned. Although it was never brought to market, legend has it that during the 1950s the US Army briefly investigated it for possible military applications as part of its chemical warfare program.1 \n\nThe drug remained largely forgotten until the 1960s, when Alexander Shulgin, a successful research chemist for Dow Chemical, began his own investigations of the phenethylamine family of drugs. He and Dow eventually parted ways over this research, and Shulgin went on to catalog more than 179 psychoactive drugs, including MDMA. Shulgin, in fact, is reputed to have been the first human to have tried MDMA and often has been referred to as the "Father of Ecstasy." \n\nBy the 1970s, MDMA, now under the name Ecstasy, was being used by members of the psychotherapeutic community who were familiar with the possible therapeutic effects of hallucinogenics. The drug eventually found its way to the general population, where its potential for abuse as well as reports of its possible neurotoxicity brought it to the attention of drug and law enforcement authorities. Although researchers sued the US government to prevent a ban on Ecstasy, it was eventually outlawed and branded a Schedule I drug in 1985 by the Drug Enforcement Administration, putting MDMA into the same class as heroin. \n\nas more research is done, there is greater evidence to support possible permanent brain damage in users, including short-term memory problems, cognitive difficulties, insomnia, and anxiety. Interestingly, in a recent report on MDMA toxicity in The Lancet, the researchers found a higher incidence of destruction of serotonin transporters in the brain among female users, as opposed to men.3 \n\nSince the effects of the drug wear off quickly, users tend to take more of the drug and in higher doses. This leads to paranoia, restlessness, and anxiety. Ecstasy users are also warned about dehydration so they often drink copious amounts of water. This can cause severe imbalances of electrolytes in the blood, creating a condition known as hyponatremia (literally "low sodium"). These electrolyte disturbances can lead to stupor, vomiting, and diarrhea. In rare cases, they also cause swelling of the brain, seizures, and death. \n\nThere is also a greater chance of injury when the user has a history of heart disease such as high blood pressure, aneurysm or stroke, glaucoma, liver or kidney disorders, or hypoglycemia. \n\nRohypnol\n(Flunitrazepam) \n\nRohypnol, a member of the benzodiazepine family, is a highly effective sedative that is about 10 times more powerful than an equivalent dose of Valium. Wearing the notorious title of "date rape drug," Rohypnol is actually a tranquilizer sold worldwide outside the US as a sleep aid and presurgical sedative. Manufactured by Hoffman-LaRoche, it is listed as a Schedule IV drug in the US. Since the FDA does not approve it for human consumption, it is illegal to possess, prescribe, or manufacture. \n\nRohypnol's reputation comes from one of its effects — anterograde amnesia — that prevents the user, or unwitting victim, from remembering any of the events occurring while under the influence of the drug. Although that reputation may be deserved, Rohypnol is actually rarely used for this purpose. In fact, in a study published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, approximately 2,000 urine specimens taken from sexual assault victims showed that GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) and Rohypnol turned up in less than three percent of the samples.5 \n\nI do not recommend Parachuting by drugs... this is
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THANKS DEREK,\n         FOR THE WEB SITE, AS WE ALL KNOW THE F.D.A. AND A.M.A. DON'T WANT TO TREAT PEOPLE WITH NATURAL\nMEDICINE AS IT WILL PUT A DENT ON THE BIG BUSINESS THEY ARE ALREADY GENERATING THROUGH THE PHARMACY INDUSTRIES!!!  SYNTHETIC DRUGS ARE KILLING\nOUR NATION!!! IT'S UP TO THE PEOPLE TO WAKE UP AND REALLY VOICE THEIR OPINION CONCERNING THIS SERIOUS MATTER!!! DRUGS IS "BIG BUCKS" LEGAL AND ILLEGAL!!!
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EVERYTHING has a shelf life.. (Except maybe twinkie's..)  The chemical makeup of mdma (ecstasy) does change over time as it's exposed to different elements... use caution when making decisions on what you'd willingly put in your body!
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It's not legal no matter how you buy it, because here it is a prescription only drug.  You can buy it out of country and get away with it. Just don't get caught with it with no prescription.
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Ecstasy is awesome.  Ecstasy is NOT addictive, that is a fact.  It is pretty good for sex.  You have to try it to see.  If you pay more than $20 a pill you are getting ripped off.  \n\nAsk a bartender for it, or find a black guy (no offense to blacks) in a club and ask them if they know of where you can get some.  \n\nAlso, a lot of ecstasy is adultrated (has speed or other undesireable drugs in it).  Go to www.pillreports.com, it is the best web site and is very accurate and current.  People report their experiences about different pills and if they have tested them to see if they are pure or not.  I've been on this site like every day because it is hard to find good pills here. Helped me out tremendously.\n\nNo, ecstasy is not $10-$12 a pill in the US (how long ago did you do it)? If you have a friend, maybe you can get it for $15 like I do.  But otherwise, it is $20 a pill!\n\nHow out of touch are you, Angel?  That is a completely valid question.  Web sites like www.erowid.org about drug users' experiences are extremely popular.  Where have you been hiding, under your DARE high school textbook?  :-)
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Heres a link to an article on the "conspiracy"...Otherwise known as the real reason pot is illegal.\n\nhttp://www.world-mysteries.com/marijuana1.htm\n\n\nPeace
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It is illegal because there is no way for the U.S. to regulate and tax it. People would just grow it in their backyards. This is the REAL reason, not because it is a "gateway" drug. (If people want to do drugs, it is because they choose too, not because they got high and the joint said "Hey, you like this? Try Heroin!!" I've smoked marijuana many times before, but it has never made me want to try anything else.)
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Yes but it shouldnt be. Its not like we are buying crack or killing anyone. If you want tickets bad enough that you'll pay over face value then go for it. Its ridiculous to make it illegal
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Katie was observed on camera ingesting "something" which is widely believed to be an illegale drug.  However,  that "something" was never identified legally and therefore she can't be prosecuted because it's widely believed to be drugs.  It also happens with other drug users but no one cares because they're not in the public eye.
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The drug dealers aren't forcing their products on anyone, but the illegals are forcing themselves on us without giving us any choice. Corporations want the illegals but not the drugs. The people want drugs but not illegals. Who is running this freak show, when government doesn't respect the wishes of the people? We can't have drugs but we have to play nice and give all our toys to people who shouldn't be here.
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When we went to Jamaica this past October, we were told it was illegal, but it was around - we must've gotten offers to buy it at least twice a day.  I've heard if you're using it at the resorts, you only get told by hotel security to go to your room... but if you're outside of the resort - you will land your butt in jail... can't be a fun place to be.\n\nBelow is the link showing it's illegal.
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Afaik, this would be illegal!!
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Could that be because it's illegal?
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Legality is only an issue if you get caught. IN THAT CASE, I haven't done a single illegal drug in my life :)