Ecstasy, LSD, PCP, and Ephedrine Abuse – Signs and Symptoms

Ecstasy (MDMA, “E”, “XTC”, or “ADAM”)
• Creates a peaceful feeling, euphoria, increased energy, increases desire for physical contact and intimacy, elevates heart rate, blood pressure and pulse, flushing of the skin, blurred vision, nausea, seizures, unconsciousness.
 
LSD (“Acid”)
• Hallucinations, numbness, nausea, sweating, sleeplessness, flashbacks.
 
 

PCP (Phencyclidine, “Angel dust”)
• Delusions, paranoia, suicidal thoughts.

Ephedrine
• Found in over the counter cold medications or inhalers, used at 3 or more times the maximum recommended dose.  Signs and symptoms include: increased heart rate and blood pressure, mood changes, increased energy, vomiting, and heatstroke.

Could you or someone you know have a problem with drugs or alcohol?  Arapahoe House offers mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Call 303.657.3700 or e-mail info@ahinc.org for help. Phone lines are open Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.