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Ecstasy in the United States, 2001.
A look into the physical and mental effects of ecstasy as well as the influence it has on society.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper contains information on the effects of ecstasy, mentally and physically. It shows the history and the banning of MDMA and contains information on trafficking, marketing, distributing, manufacturing, and even logos. It explains short term and long term effects from using ecstasy. It shows how serious the drug is and how just one dose can kill you.
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"Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is becoming increasingly popular amongst high school and college students and studies show that it can have severe effects. The scientific name for ecstasy is methelynedioxymethamphetamine. Ecstasy has an interesting history which led to illegal use today. Nicknames for ecstasy include "the love drug" and is sometimes known as "Adam" or "X". Use of this drug is currently rising with high school and college students."
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Drugs, Youth and "Ecstasy"., 2002.
A look at the problem of "Ecstasy" use amongst teenagers.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the growing problem of drugs among youth. The paper especially focuses on the drug Ecstasy ("E") and its affect on users. The paper finds that "E" is a dangerous substance being used recklessly by young people in growing numbers.
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"The Ecstasy of Rita Joe", 2003.
The cultural significance of George Ryga's "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe".
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This essay analyzes the text of George Ryga's "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe", then links it to issues of publishing, culture, and aboriginal people in Canada. Examines the significance of this publication in light of the Americanization of Canadian literature.
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'The Ecstasy of Rita Joe is a series of scenes linked by Rita's memory and associations; their causal relations become clear only through repetition. This cause and effect is well illustrated by a particular scene set: Rita Joe admits to stealing a sweater in court. Later, at a clothing drive arranged by Mr. Homer, Jaimie Paul explicitly forbids Rita Joe from taking a red sweater she is admiring. This cause and effect relationship gives credence to Rita Joe's actions, as we are shown very simply how and why these things happen. Her eventual rape and murder is foreshadowed throughout the play, as 'the murderers' are written several times into the background scenes of the play; they act as unknown menacing objects at times that Rita shows vulnerability. In terms of linking this book to the modern day, it is this part of the story that I found so striking and timely, as the book has foreshadowed the reality of the past few decades in the downtown eastside of Vancouver, recently come to a head."
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Ecstasy, 2003.
Discusses the effects of Ecstasy (MDMA) on the human body.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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Examines the drug's development and uses, therapeutically and recreationally. Examines the dangerous and unpredictable side effects of the "designer" drug. Discusses how it is the "club drug" of choice and how Ecstasy enhances empathy and closeness.
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"MDMA, known in clubs and on the street as "Ecstasy," was first synthesized in the early 1900s by German chemists and was patented in 1914. The earliest use of MDMA, according to Wood and Synovitz (2001), was as a..."
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"Mariette in Ecstasy", 2005.
This paper discusses Ron Hansen's book "Mariette in Ecstasy" about the repressed sexuality of a young girl in a nunnery.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that, in "Mariette in Ecstasy", Ron Hansen utilizes the symbols found in nature to enhance the repressed sexuality Mariette experiences: In nature, sex is not a sin; it is a part of God's creation. The author points out that Hansen uses his poetic descriptions of the natural environment as an editorial critique of the Catholic condemnation of sexuality and pits the nuns' rejection of nature and sex against its insistent and wholesome presence, represented by Mariette. The paper relates that Hansen employs the natural image of moonlight along with Mariettes nakedness and the imagery of the rabbit wire, the rabbit being a symbol for fertility, tied just below her sex.
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"Mariette in Ecstasy begins in the autumn of 1906 in upstate New York, when a 17-year-old girl wearing "her mother's wedding trousseau of white Holland cloth and watered silk" leaves her father's house to join the Sisters of the Crucifixion. Beautiful and educated and eager to assume the rigors of cloistered life, Mariette Baptiste is a
perfect model of obedience and piety- at first, but then she begins to doubt the strength of her own faith. She writes in her confessional diary..."
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Ecstasy, 2004.
An overview of the drug ecstasy and its deleterious effects.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the drug ecstasy, focusing primarily on the deleterious impact of the drug on users, including physiological and psychological impact. The paper also discusses the drug's therapeutic uses by the medical community.
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"The drug known as methylenedioxmetharnphetamine is more commonly called MDMA or ecstasy among drug users. The history of MDMA begins in the early twentieth century when, after its discovery by German chemists, it was patented and used as an appetite suppressant for soldiers during World War I. A stimulant, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports MDMA is a psychoactive drug chemically similar to the stimulant, methamphetamine and the hallucinogen, mescaline."
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"Pursuit of Ecstasy: The MDMA Experience", 2002.
A review of the book, "Pursuit of Ecstasy: The MDMA Experience" by Jerome Beck and Marsha Rosenbaum.
1,903 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper provides a well-researched book review of a work which focuses on the phenomenon of ecstasy use. The paper approaches this as a social and cultural phenomenon and discusses it according to theories of deviance, subculture, and social control. The work is reviewed in light of major social theorists and their ideas.
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"Ecstasy, or MDMA, is a fairly new drug; its popularity is a relatively new phenomenon. It does not occur naturally, and is the product of a laboratory. It was initially implemented as a therapy tool for husbands and wives who were not getting along and who needed help overcoming their repression and psychological boundaries. It has since entered the public realm of illicit drug culture, and is one of the most widely used illicit chemicals today. Because MDMA as a social phenomenon is a relatively new development, it can be studied effectively and chronologically. There has been only about twenty years for the myths to be constructed, for people to use it widely, and for others to experiment recreationally. For this reason, the study "The Pursuit of Ecstasy: The MDMA Experience" by Jerome Beck ad Marsha Rosenbaum (1994) is a well-timed one, because it is able to examine the subculture of Ecstasy users and find out what these early explorers of the MDMA experience have to say. The book is based on hundreds of interviews describing first hand the experience of MDMA use; it describes the ups, the downs, and the overall social experience that has come from MDMA use in these people. The cross section of samples is surprisingly large, and its varied nature demonstrates the in-depth research which was conducted."
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Ecstasy, 2000.
Examines the biopsychological and physiological effects of the drug MDMA (ecstasy).
3,532 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), or "Ecstasy" as it is more commonly called, has earned its place as the recreational drug of choice for many people. Its users cite its supposed safety as well as its perceived psychological benefits. This paper presents an unbiased look at the drug. It shows the history and development of the drug, its physical and psychological effects (initial, short-term and long-term) and details the probability of birth defects on babies whose mothers used MSMA. The paper also looks at the effects on cognitive functioning, misuse of the drug and illnesses connected to its use. A conclusion asks the question, "Is it worth it?".
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"Many studies have been done on non-human primates and rats. In these studies, the administration of MDMA produced extensive and possibly permanent damage to axons and synapses containing 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). The areas of the brain most affected by this damage are the cortex, hippocampus and striatum. The hippocampus is of particular interest because it is associated with the storing of new memories, a task which studies have shown MDMA users have extreme difficult with. A reduced glucose metabolism rate of the left hippocampus is also seen."
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The Rise and Popularity of MDMA (Ecstasy), 2000.
A look at the effects of the popular drug, ecstasy.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 58.95
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This paper looks at the positive and negative effects of ecstasy on its users. These effects include physical and mental effects in both the short and long term.. By looking at the drug, the author also get into Raves.
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"When the word "drugs" come to mind the average person usually thinks of the more commonly known drugs as marijuana, LSD, and cocaine, however, MDMA has been increasing in popularity. MDMA's popularity has caused a rise in usage in most cities around the world. Many adolescence conform with their peers in deciding to try and experiment with MDMA. Societies' youth believes that it is a 'feel good' drug and that it does not have any negative effects. The drugs effects are supposed to produce feelings of empathy towards others and increase sociability, communication and increased physical and emotional energy. This can make the user feel as though they are taken from a secondary group with their peers to a more personal level of belonging, such as what they may experience in a primary group or in-group."
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The Agony of Ecstasy, 2002.
An examination of the drug ecstasy and the dangers involved in its use.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper takes a thorough look at the drug MDMA (ecstasy). It characterizes the types of people who use it and uses case studies and medical data to explain the effects of the drug and dangers of its use. The writer also explores the problems in controlling its distribution.
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"A large proportion of young people in the world today are users of the drug MDMA, or ecstasy, for a simple reason: it provides them with access to an experience that they value. Yet the majority of first-time users has no access to reliable information about the drug and relies on folklore for guidance; many regard the drug as completely harmless, sometimes even beneficial. Unfortunately, ecstasy use can prove fatal, as it has on many occasions. Besides the fact that the drug itself causes several unfavorable short- and long-term effects, many of which remain unknown, the actual content of doses sold on the streets is questionable. The processes of manufacturing and distributing ecstasy are quite inexpensive, and hold much appeal for criminals seeking out a lucrative niche in the drug market. The difficulties in classifying the drug ecstasy have caused complications in creating legislation for the control of its distribution and use; the number of abusers is constantly growing. Ecstasy is one of the most popular, yet dangerous drugs on the underground market today."
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The Search for Ecstasy in Jack Kerouac's Novel "On the Road", 2000.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper looks at the characters in "On the Road" and their pursuit of "IT"; the ultimate feeling of ecstasy and freedom which among other things they chase through drugs, sex, alcohol, and jazz music in their wanderings across the United States. The paper shows how, although some characters come close, in the end every search for ecstasy ends in disillusionment.
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"Sal Paradise is narrator of this book. Through his adventures across the United States, the reader is introduced to many different people, all with individual goals, desires, and personalities. One man that Sal chances to meet and befriend is completely "mad" about life, lives only to have some reckless "kicks", and "digs" everyone that he comes in contact with. His name is Dean Moriarty. The reader is given a very good sense of Dean's personality when Sal tells us "fury spat out of his eyes when he told of things he hated; great glows of joy replaced this when he suddenly got happy; every muscle twitched to live and go" (113). It is Dean who first talks to Sal about the search for "IT". Dean believes that living life to the fullest, not worrying about what might happen later on, and finding enjoyment and delight in everything is the best way to find "IT". Sal is completely captivated with Dean's attitude towards living and he always hangs around him being utterly amazed and absorbed with everything that he does."
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Ecstasy, 2002.
An overview of the drug ecstacy and its negative affects.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss the nature of the drug Ecstasy, and how it affects youth in psychological and physical in negative ways. By learning the data that experts have gathered on the drug, we can understand these adverse affects.
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The Achievements of Bernini Gianlorenzo, 2008.
An analysis of the achievements of Bernini Gianlorenzo, particularly his marble sculpture, "Ecstasy of St. Teresa."
744 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the achievements of Bernini Gianlorenzo, who was a superbly talented Baroque sculptor and architect. The paper shows how Bernini's combination of great talent in multiple fields, spirituality and versatility all combined to give him a range and a quality which helped to make his work outstanding. It particularly focuses on his best known work - his marble "Ecstasy of St. Teresa."
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"As we have seen, Bernini's combination of great talent in multiple fields, spirituality, and versatility all combined to give him a range and a quality which helped to make him outstanding not only among his peers, but for all time. Moreover, his incredible talent with stone enabled him to give the appearance of life and movement to cold hard marble. To this day, we cannot look at his Ecstasy of St. Teresa without feeling some of the ecstasy, and feeling that we too might one day ascend to commune with God."
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Truth and Belonging: The Necessity of a Psychological Home, 2002.
The essay compares "Oedipus Rex" and "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe", looking at the tragedy of being without a home.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the psychological stress placed upon the main characters in both Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" and George Ryga's "The Ecstacy of Rita Joe". The author examines the root of their stress: having no true place to call home, and no true sense of belonging.
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"Humans need a place where they are comfortable and where they know they belong. The absence of this sanctuary causes severe psychological stress. For Rita and
Oedipus, the tragedy of their lives is this absence. Unable to find their sanctuary, they lead lives beset with confusion. In an attempt to find their home, they searched endlessly for the truth. The real tragedy is that there was no home to find. They were isolated wanderers. Wherever they went, their feet hurt."
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Dionysus, 1994.
An examination of the god and central figure of the major Greek cult celebrating ecstasy, wine and orgies.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"Dionysus was the central figure in a major cult of the Greek world, a cult that would have a long-term influence in mythology, religion, and literature. Dionysus was a pan-Hellenic god who was widely celebrated throughout the Archaic period and honored at dramatic contests with tragedies and comedies. His was also an orgiastic cult. Dionysus is the god of ecstasy and possession and might be called the patron saint of the drama as well as of various festivals and celebrations.
In Greek mythology, Dionysus was a bastard son of Zeus. The mother of Dionysus is variously named depending on the source, and some have said she was Demeter, or Io, and some Dione, and still others Lethe. The most common story has it that Zeus disguised himself as a mortal and had a secret affair with Semele ("moon"), the daughter of King Cadmus of Thebes. Zeus's wife..."
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