BREAKING: Police previously raided home of Michael Nestor Nov 20, 2009
Of the suspected drugs found at Mr. Nestor s home were: methamphetamine, an illegal stimulate; Oxycontin, a powerful prescription pain killer; MDMA, also known as ecstasy, a stimulant that causes hallucination; methadone, a synthetic opiate; and Adderall, a brand name drug that contains amphetamine and is used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder. . (The Augusta Chronicle)
Guinea: Uncertainty Over Toxic Chemicals in Conakry Nov 18, 2009
UNODC and Interpol made a joint evaluation mission late August but recent unrest in Guinea forced the UN to suspend follow-up missions; officials do not know what has become of the substances, which include precursors for controlled drugs such as ecstasy (MDMA) as well as solvents commonly used in the processing of cocaine and heroin. "Up to end of August we knew the quantities, specifications and location of these products," Schmidt said. (allAfrica.com)
Man Arrested At Club 101 With 42 Ecstasy Pills, Police Say Nov 16, 2009
Officers said 20-year-old Abraham Reyes of the 200 block of Cherry street was charged with possession of a controlled substance MDMA Ecstasy pills. Staff at Club 101 called police Friday night to help detain Reyes. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Japanese celebrity Oshio receives suspended sentence Nov 2, 2009
Oshio pleaded guilty in October to using a small amount of MDMA in a Tokyo apartment ... During the investigation in Oshio's drug use, the star admitted that he had taken drugs on occasion for the last two years, after first trying MDMA in the United States. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Prosecutors question key pitcher Nov 2, 2009
Banciao District prosecutors said a previous search of Chuangs residence in Sanchong (T) produced 20,000 MDMA pills (known as head-shaking pills in Chinese, ecstasy in English), NT$700,000 in cash and four mobile phones. Prosecutors suspect the cash was funds left over after buying the drugs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Atlanta ecstasy ring sentenced Oct 30, 2009
10:11 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009. Atlanta ecstasy ring members sentenced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
LSD Returns--For Psychotherapeutics Sep 25, 2009
In recent years some researchers have studied psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms ) and MDMA (Ecstasy), among others, as possible treatments for this existential anxiety, but not LSD.. Gasser, head of the Swiss Medical Society for Psycholytic Therapy, which he joined after his own therapist-administered LSD experience, has only recently begun to discuss his research, revealing the challenges of studying psychedelics. (Scientific American)
Users 'mix wider range of drugs' Sep 11, 2009
Some 12 out of the 20 areas reported a decline in heroin quality, while a majority also recorded a fall in the MDMA content in ecstasy pills. Mr Barnes said there had been a long-term trend towards users combining a range of drugs, but suggested that the low-quality substances "dominating" the market may have accelerated this process. (BBC News -- UK)
Two arrested for allegedly selling ecstasy in East Arlington Aug 26, 2009
The pills reportedly tested positive for MDMA, or ecstasy, a stimulant and psychedelic drug that enhances users enjoyment in touching and feeling things, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency s description. The drug can also limit the body s ability to regulate temperature and lead to withdrawal symptoms, according to the DEA.. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Drake's Pa. oil well idea changed world in 1859 Aug 16, 2009
His case illustrates the remarkable ease with which smugglers have obtained flight training and helicopters as they grab a share of Canada's sprawling, multibillion-dollar trade in marijuana, cocaine and MDMA, or Ecstasy ... His case illustrates the remarkable ease with which smugglers have obtained flight training and helicopters as they grab a share of Canada's sprawling, multibillion-dollar trade in marijuana, cocaine and MDMA, or Ecstasy. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Guinea: Investigators Uncover Illicit Drug Supplies Aug 6, 2009
High pressure reaction vessels and sassafras oil, commonly used in the manufacture of ecstasy (MDMA), were found in at least two locations, and one of the sites visited by the group of experts contained a laboratory for the production of counterfeit antibiotics, according to a news release issued by UNODC.. To combat organized crime and drug trafficking in West Africa, UNODC launched an initiative last month to tackle the scourge in the region, which sees $1 billion worth of cocaine pass through... (allAfrica.com)
Police seize marijuana in raid Aug 6, 2009
Mr. Morgan, who works at the business, was arrested for trafficking marijuana, possession of MDMA and giving a false name and date of birth. Authorities found 6 grams of marijuana in the suspect s pockets and also recovered two ecstasy pills from a refrigerator inside the business. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Editorial: Meth use a plague across all of Oregon (July 20) Jul 20, 2009
The other two drugs the researchers tested for were MDMA (better known as ecstasy) and benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite. Ecstasy was found in quantifiable levels in less than half the communities and was more likely to be found in urban areas. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Man gets 15 years for drugs in jail Jul 16, 2009
Ecstasy is the street name for the powerful hallucinogenic drug MDMA and is one of the most widely distributed illegal drugs in the world. Taylor told the judge that Allen's action of distributing the pills to inmates in the jail was dangerous. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Wastewater used to map illicit drug use Jul 16, 2009
Applying analytical methods advanced at Oregon State University, researchers from the University of Washington, McGill University and OSU collected single-day samples from 96 municipalities across Oregon and tested the samples for evidence of methamphetamine, cocaine, and "ecstasy" or MDMA. ... Using these samples from 96 municipalities, representing 65 percent of Oregon's population, the researchers calculated the presence, measured as index loads, of three stimulant drugs: methamphetamine,... (EurekAlert!)
Party Drug Ecstasy Spikes In El Paso Jul 13, 2009
I could get it in like five minutes," Paul said.The drug, known for the euphoria it gives users, is dangerous, according to health data.The amphetamine MDMA, the chief ingredient in Ecstasy, can cause brain damage and organ failure due to one's body overheating.And its not just MDMA in the pills."They're all laced with something else. I mean, you're never going find something that is pure MDMA ever, Paul said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Drink-drive killer drink drives again Jul 9, 2009
137 per cent and drugs were also found in his system, including MDMA (ecstasy) and methylamphetamine (speed). Just 42 days after the crash, on November 3, Preistley was once again caught drink-driving, this time with a blood alcohol content of 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lake Mills man faces drug charge Jul 6, 2009
Eric Millard was charged with possession of MDMA (Ecstacy) with intent to deliver a Class C felony and with possession of marijuana, third or subsequent violation, an aggravated misdemeanor. Millard was a passenger in a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Sarah Movick, 22, of Clear Lake. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Agony and ecstasy Jun 20, 2009
The compound, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA, is not new ... Scientists in North America, Europe and Israel are studying the use of MDMA, LSD, hallucinogenic mushrooms, marijuana and other banned psychoactive substances in treating conditions such as anxiety, cluster headaches, addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder ... MDMA was first synthesised almost a century ago but was little noticed until the 1960s when young American chemists began to ingest it. (The Economist)
5-HTP Helps with Ecstasy Addiction ... Jun 17, 2009
Ecstasy is the street name for MDMA. The chemical name of the drug is 3,4 Methlynedioxymethamphetamine. The drug works on three neurotransmitters, increasing their production in the brain. (Suite101.com)
Final fall from grace: Olympian jailed over drug ring May 30, 2009
After a four-month police investigation, more than 36,500 methylene-dioxy-meth-amphetamine (MDMA) tablets with an estimated potential street value of more than $2 million were seized. One kilogram of MDMA powder, which had the potential to make tens of thousands of tablets worth approximately $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Steroid Bust Suspect: I Sold To D.C. Teams May 28, 2009
His steroid operation could be a front for trafficking methamphetamine, PCP, LSD, MDMA, and potent sinsemilla. Players in Washington probably mistakenly purchased diet drugs and stimulants from this Syndicate. (CBS News -- US)
Public records for May 22, 2009 May 23, 2009
Marlene Elaine Flores, 21, Miami, forgery, possession of cocaine; Jessica J. Garofalo, 23, DeBary, perjury (2); Latasha Ann Washington, 24, Daytona Beach, strong-arm robbery; Kim Porter Kugler, 45, Daytona Beach, domestic battery on a person over the age of 65; Mary B. Knudsen, 40, Deltona, child neglect without great harm; Laurel Lea Rogers, 27, Port Orange, grand theft; Herbert Jordan Richardson, 30, Edgewater, violation of probation; Clenon Lee Williams III, 41, Holly Hill, burglary (3); Eric... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Victim of hit was facing trial in big drug bust May 10, 2009
Canadian marijuana and MDMA (ecstasy) goes south, while Latin American cocaine and sometimes guns are shipped north. And police say the trucking industry plays a large part. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Law enforcement takes on marijuana (628) Apr 2, 2009
9% of first time users end up doing crack, heroin, meth, pcp, lsd, MDMA, etc. As you can see the list goes on. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Drug Being Used To Improve Cognition Affects Dopamine, Suggesting Potential For Abuse Mar 24, 2009
19, 2006) New research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that the widely abused club drug "ecstasy," or MDMA, can increase the survival of dopamine cells in the brain during fetal development. Because. (Science Daily)
Man charged after police find drugs Mar 22, 2009
with possession of MDMA (commonly called ecstasy) with intent to distribute and obstruction, Athens-Clarke police said ... with possession of MDMA (commonly called ecstasy) with intent to distribute and obstruction, Athens-Clarke police said ... The officers searched him and found a plastic bag with 11 capsules of MDMA, 22 more capsules of MDMA in his pant pockets, a small plastic bag with powdered MDMA and $108, police said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ecstasy may help PTSD victims get better Mar 20, 2009
MDMA may help patients bond with therapists, open up, study says ... NEW YORK - The drug MDMA better known as the illegal recreational drug "Ecstasy" may help people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover, a Norwegian research team suggests ... They say the effect of MDMA should allow PTSD patients bond more easily with their therapists, take control of their emotions, and re-learn how to respond to past trauma. (MSNBC -- Health)
BOND SET FOR THREE PINE BLUFF MEN OVER DRUG-RELATED CHARGES Mar 14, 2009
Gieringer said when Arnold patted down McBride for weapons, he felt a bulge in McBride s jacket and recovered a bag containing 20 multi-colored pills that field tested positive for MDMA, the active ingredient in ecstasy. When the vehicle was searched, Gieringer said deputies located a. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Ecstasy could help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder Mar 9, 2009
MDMA (the pharmaceutical version of Ecstasy) is one such drug ... Psychiatrists that have administered MDMA to anxiety patients have noted that it promotes emotional engagement; strengthens the bond between the patient and doctor, known as the therapeutic alliance; decreases emotional avoidance; and improves tolerance for recall and processing of painful memories ... According to Johansen and Krebs, "MDMA [ecstasy] has a combination of pharmacological effects thatcould provide a balance of... (EurekAlert!)
Can One Drug Cure Addiction to Another? Mar 8, 2009
The same claim was made during the '80s for a drug that was, at the time, perfectly legal and even used by a few psychotherapists: MDMA, a chemical now better known as ecstasy. For decades, the holy grail in the search for good drugs to supplant bad ones has been a pill that might replace nicotine, which is powerfully addictive and especially when delivered through cigarette smoke incredibly dangerous. (Time.com)
Gilmore proposes stiffer drug penalties Mar 7, 2009
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as MDMA or ecstasy, will be treated as a "Schedule II" drug in California, which will reportedly ensure that prosecutors are not spending time and resources arguing the demerits of MDMA, instead of the merits of the case, according to Gilmore. "Meth is a destructive drug," Gilmore said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Designer drugs create new class of convicts Feb 23, 2009
Ecstasy, known chemically as MDMA, first arrived in Brazil from Amsterdam in the early 1990s, well after it had taken off as a recreational drug in Europe in the 1980s, said Murilo Battisti, a So Paulo psychologist who has studied the drug's use in Brazil. Now middle-class and wealthy teenagers often sell Ecstasy to sustain their extravagant tastes here in So Paulo's nocturnal world of big, expensive parties, said Luiz Carlos Magno, the chief of the Narcotics Department of the So Paulo state... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Global gangster Feb 19, 2009
But his attorney, Gerald Shargel, obtained a plea bargain and in November he pleaded guilty to a single charge - conspiring to distribute 424kg of MDMA (ecstasy) - and he now faces 10 years in jail. Journalist Vladimir Kozlovsky, who has covered the activities of the Russian mafia in New York for years, said: "The indictment was massive. He was accused of a million crimes going back 20 years. There were so many boxes of evidence that he had to have a separate cell to house it all. "The trial was... (BBC News -- Americas)
Ecstasy use shoots up across the city Feb 15, 2009
Figures from the Bureau of Crime Statistics revealed instances involving the use or possession of ecstasy (MDMA) in inner Sydney rose from 240 to 511 in the 24 months to September last year ... The commander of the state's drug squad, Detective Superintendent Nick Bingham, said that the increase was due in part to a greater supply of MDMA nationally and greater acceptance of the drug among young people, including at a growing number of music festivals. (Sydney Morning Herald)
