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This 5 page paper provides statistics on drug use in the military, with particular attention to the Air Force. The effects of the drug are duly noted, but the paper focuses on the effects of the drug on one's military career. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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effects of the drug are duly noted, but the paper focuses on the effects of the drug on ones military career. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SA204E.rtf Ecstasy is the
drug of choice for many young people today. With drinking ages rising, and clubs open to younger people without the alcohol, Ecstasy has become a popular club drug for teens.
The physical reactions to the drug include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, an increased in heart rate and blurred vision ("Ecstasy,"1997). The drug also increases blood pressure,
induces muscle tension, faintness, chills, sweating and tremors (1997). Appetite is decreased and sometimes insomnia results (1997). Convulsions and a loss of control are some of the serious effects
of the drug (1997). Additionally, some of the reactions to the drug have been reported to last from one to as long as 14 days after the drug had been
ingested (1997). The ramifications of the substance may obviously be serious. Individuals who are pregnant, already have a heart condition, are epileptic, or simply have high blood pressure can
have serious reactions ("Ecstasy," 1997). All users are at risk for heat exhaustion and dehydration if the drug taking experience is coupled with physical exertion, something that has
been responsible for a number of deaths (1997). Long term effects of this drug, as with most substances, are not fully known. However, recent research reveals that the drug
does destroy serotonin-producing neurons in the brain, something that can result in long-lasting depletion of brain serotonin levels (1997). Such areas in the brain regulate things like mood, sleep
and sensitivity to pain (1997). Researchers are not sure how much damage may ultimately occur from the utilization of Ecstasy (1997). In addition to affecting the brain, chronic
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