MDMA and seizures: a dangerous liaison? All over Contra Costa where people flip out and get killed

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MDMA and seizures: a dangerous liaison?

Abstract

In the past decades, there was a massive increase in the abuse of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in the Western countries. Seizure onset after MDMA is considered to be related mainly to its acute systemic effects (e.g., hyponatremia and hyperthermia). However, additional mechanisms might concur to it as well. Experiments aimed at disclosing the basis for such an acute effect have the advantage of profiting of controlled conditions and the "pure" compounds, as opposed to the limits of clinical data which are biased by several confounding factors. Amphetamines exert profound effect on different monoaminergic systems, which might participate to lowering of seizure threshold. Chronic effects of MDMA abuse on seizure threshold have not been explored in detail so far. Recent data showed that in mice receiving small, repeated doses of MDMA, a persisting pro-convulsant effect toward limbic seizures and metabolic hyperexcitability can be observed. In the present article, we reviewed these studies and we report our preliminary experimental data documenting the lack of mossy fiber sprouting at short time intervals following MDMA, when seizure susceptibility is already present.

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ADT Salesperson: Paul Daly Arrested with large quantity of MDMA

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California Dept of Justice
Successor to CNET
Connections to Lift Lounge
Walnut Creek Police
MDMA or Exstacy

What Happened Nov 14th, 2014?

Back in 2012 Daly was arrested for meth and steroids at Lift Lounge which was a decent bar when they first opened but went downhill as many do. According to unnamed source an uptick of drugs has surged and when out and about town you can see the affected ones.

Throughout the night officers arrested many as they arrived to make their "buy" and a slew of five minute friends traveled by.

I know first hand as on Halloween Weekend another bouncer from another club put me in the ER. He lost his front teeth after we rumbled and today is hanging out with Paul.

DrugAbuse.gov

What Is MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly)?

Also known as: “Ecstasy,” “Molly,” “E,” “XTC,” “X,” “Adam,” “hug,” “beans,” “clarity,” “lover's speed,” and “love drug”

MDMA, short for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is most commonly known as “Ecstasy” and “Molly.” It is a manmade drug that produces energizing effects similar to the stimulant classamphetamines as well as psychedelic effects, similar to the hallucinogen mescaline. MDMA is known as a “club drug” because of its popularity in the nightclub scene, at “raves” (all-night dance parties), and music festivals or concerts.

MDMA is a Schedule I substance, which means that it is considered by the U.S. Federal government to have no medical benefit and a high potential for abuse. However, researchers continue to investigate the possible medical benefits for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and terminal cancer patients with anxiety.

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