Klam, Matthew.
Experiencing Ecstasy. / Matthew Klam. - New York Times Magazine, 2001. U.S. News & World Report (Syndicate), 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 61. Health, 1522-323X; .
This MARC record contains two articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Experiencing Ecstasy, Jan. 21, 2001; pp. 38+. Originally Published: Cracking Down on Ecstasy, Feb. 5, 2001; pp. 14-17.
EXPERIENCING ECSTASY -- "MDMA is different from all the drugs that came before it--which explains why it has become the fastest-growing illegal substance in America." (NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE) The author describes his experiences with ecstasy, explains how the pill temporarily altered his thought processes, mood and sleep patterns, and provides anecdotes of others who have experimented with this drug. CRACKING DOWN ON ECSTASY -- "Ecstasy was originally prescribed by marriage counselors in the 1970s because of its supposed ability to bring out the warm and fuzzy feelings that couples had for each other (hence its nickname: 'the hug drug'). The federal government banned it in 1985 after discovering that it was becoming popular as a recreational drug and was potentially harmful if misused. But that didn't stop the brurgeoning illicit market."
1522-323X;
Drug traffic--International aspects.
Drugs--Physiological effect.
Drug abuse--Psychological aspects.
Drugs--Side effects.
Ecstasy (Drug)
Psychotropic drugs.
Rave culture.
Youth--Drug use.
Narcotics--Control of.
Psychotropic drugs.
AC1.S5
050
Experiencing Ecstasy. / Matthew Klam. - New York Times Magazine, 2001. U.S. News & World Report (Syndicate), 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 61. Health, 1522-323X; .
This MARC record contains two articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Experiencing Ecstasy, Jan. 21, 2001; pp. 38+. Originally Published: Cracking Down on Ecstasy, Feb. 5, 2001; pp. 14-17.
EXPERIENCING ECSTASY -- "MDMA is different from all the drugs that came before it--which explains why it has become the fastest-growing illegal substance in America." (NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE) The author describes his experiences with ecstasy, explains how the pill temporarily altered his thought processes, mood and sleep patterns, and provides anecdotes of others who have experimented with this drug. CRACKING DOWN ON ECSTASY -- "Ecstasy was originally prescribed by marriage counselors in the 1970s because of its supposed ability to bring out the warm and fuzzy feelings that couples had for each other (hence its nickname: 'the hug drug'). The federal government banned it in 1985 after discovering that it was becoming popular as a recreational drug and was potentially harmful if misused. But that didn't stop the brurgeoning illicit market."
1522-323X;
Drug traffic--International aspects.
Drugs--Physiological effect.
Drug abuse--Psychological aspects.
Drugs--Side effects.
Ecstasy (Drug)
Psychotropic drugs.
Rave culture.
Youth--Drug use.
Narcotics--Control of.
Psychotropic drugs.
AC1.S5
050