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What is XTC?
The active component in XTC is MDMA, which occurs in three distinct forms:
powders, pills en crystals.
So XTC and MDMA are the same.
XTC pills have different colors, logos and shapes.
Some XTC pills are stronger than others.
For many years the average dose of MDMA in one pill was 80 milligrams, but that has changed.
Now there are lots of XTC pills available with extremely high doses.
That sounds like good news, but with the use of high doses of MDMA come extra risks.
Let's have a look at the brain,
because that's where it's all happening.
XTC triggers an acute release of big amounts of dopamine and especially serotonin.
Dopamine is the chemical that makes you feel energetic and excited.
Serotonin is the chemical that influences your mood, concentration and body temperature.
This leads to butterflies in your stomach, more energy and the urge to talk and cuddle.
Your mouth can get dry and you can have trouble eating, peeing and sleeping.
Your jaw can get stiff and you can start grinding your teeth.
High doses can cause hallucinations.
If you use strong doses too often the "in love" feeling diminishes, and the physical effects become stronger.
After taking a high doses of MDMA you can feel anxious and close yourself off.
And the effects can be really dangerous.
An overdose can cause high temperatures, psychological issues, cardiac arrhythmia and liver failure, which can lead to death.
Your body temperature rises when you use XTC.
That's why you should take time to cool down and rest.
Your body will also retain water.
Get enough to drink, but no more than two glasses of water per hour.
Over the long term excessive use can lead to memory problems and other psychological issues due to brain damage.
After taking XTC you may experience a feeling of depression because your brain has been depleted of serotonin.
High doses of XTC will enhance that feeling.
At the test service they can see exactly how many milligrams of MDMA are in your pill and if it contains any harmful substances.
On any given day or night, don't take more than 1.5 milligrams of MDMA per kilogram of body weight.
Don't use it more than once every six to eight weeks.
This way you minimize the risks and you get the most fun out of XTC.
If you want to know more about XTC and other drugs, check unity.nl or look us up at a party.
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The use of XTC always involves risks. If you want to avoid those risk, you should not use XTC. However, by controlling your frequency and dosage you minimize unpleasant side effects, accidents and risks, both in the short and long term.