Ecstasy pills usually start to take effect after
about 30 to 60 minutes, depending a little on how
recently you ate. Powdered MDMA usually starts to
take effect a little sooner if taken orally and a
lot quicker if snorted. The 'come up' usually takes
about 20 to 30 minutes and often starts with a
tingling sensation a little rushes of exhilaration.
starting with little rushes of exhilaration. These
are sometimes accompanied by mild feelings of nausea
and disorientation, though these don't usually last
long. The peak effects of MDMA are felt 60 to 90
minutes after ingestion and last for two to four
hours, followed by a gradual comedown.
Ecstasy is sometimes referred to as a hallucinogenic
amphetamine or psycho stimulant (for a pictorial
representation have a look
here at the psychedelic rainbow). This
means that it both enhances physical sensations such
as touch, taste and particularly sound, whilst
giving the user the feeling of having boundless
energy.
People on E tend to feel 'connected' and 'on the
same level' as those around them, especially if
those others are on E too. This is why Ecstasy or
MDMA is also sometimes referred to as an 'entactogen'
and was used in relationship counselling in the
1960's. In places like raves or clubs where Ecstasy
use may be more widespread, social norms may be
altered and talking to strangers is quite
acceptable.
It was the overall sense of well-being, and feelings
of happiness edging on euphoria that contributed to
the icon of the acid house hay-day being the smiley
face!!
WARNING
...... one of the side effects of E can be the
infamous clubber's gurn, caused by getting lost in
the beats or just an over-riding need to smile...
