MDMA - An ecstatic misjudgement???

25/3/2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-4L5vRZ_g8&feature=related
What do you think? should it be legalised for specific medical reasons? What if you were the company that had invested millions of dollars in developing this new wonder drug, how would you feel if the government suddenly outlawed your new highly profitable product? Was the US government over reacting?
Due Monday April 4, 2011

23 Comments

Aaron Noble

26/3/2011 10:29:59 am

I reckon if marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes then MDMA should definitely be. Doctors are allowed to prescribe cannabis to people to help with their eyes, and MDMA isn't even the only ingredient to ecstasy, in fact, some ecstasy pills don't even have MDMA in it!

Also Jack, beat you again man! Jack-4 Aaron-2. Catching up fast! But I'm not going to spend all my free time commenting on the year 11 blogs. I have a life you know.

Legalise MDMA research!

My three cents.

Emily Carroll

27/3/2011 09:04:44 am

i agree with aaron, if marijuana is legalised then MDMA should be.
i think it is a little bit dangerous how people are using it in a way that they arent suppost to be. but surely if your doctor proscribes it then they know what there doing.

Kim Son Kee

28/3/2011 02:08:37 pm

Kim Son Kee

28/3/2011 02:14:30 pm

I think It should be legalised as long as it's under prescription for medical reasons. They should do a bit more research though, just incase. The government is overreacting a little bit because if the drug can help people through medical conditions then what's so bad about it, but it certainly shouldn't be put out for anybody's use.

Nicholas Collins

29/3/2011 09:25:28 am

MDMA is pretty much just another type of marijuana which is an illegal drug unless it is used you have permission from a docter explaning that u have medical problem so if this drug MDMA is used for medical reason there should be no bad in what is being done because these people need the drug to help with their illness.
so the drug should be legalised because if i was in the company that made it so then it was taken off i would be furious because then there would be no business so people apart from the people who need it for medical reason need it for their jobs so that they can have a job and make money.
so if the americans have something wrong with this then they are just letting down all their citizens who need the drug to help their lives.

Jack Beedaman

30/3/2011 04:37:31 am

Aaron, give me chance wont you??? LOLJKS i'm letting you go first...

ANYWAYS……
The funny thing is, no matter whether a chemical inside ecstasy is legal or not, people are still gonna take it.

If this substance could be used to combat problems with the human body, and it's ability can be put to good use, then for goodness sakes get out there and start saving peoples lives! Legalise MDMA, use it for good, save lives, everyones happy.

If i were an investor, and my millions of dollars are now used for 'illegal' use, would i feel bad.
OF COURSE I WOULD!
This drug has amazing potential, and even though it is used for the wrong reasons, it should be available to be researched, ultimately benefiting mankind in the longrun.

Were they overreacting?
Shortly: Yes
Why:
"Who doesn't want to take ecstasy?" was the quote used. This is, believe it or not, not far from the truth. It's the excitement of it all, getting away from reality, it can be (not that i know from experience *shifty eyes*) an amazing feeling of exhilaration that you can throw all your problems away and live that one night like your last.

XTC is like smoking in my mind. It's bad for you, but people can find something, i don't know what, but something that makes them want it. Could it be that knowing something is bad for you want it even more? Possibly, or, it could be the exhilaration of knowing, what your doing is illegal. Breaking the law sounds exciting to some people, thats how their minds work.

Now i'm not saying I'm 100% for bringing XTC back onto our shelves, but, if it was legalised, the sale of it could be monitored easier.
<Just Sayin>

My two cents
Peace

*P.S* Aaron…don't copy my sign off. >:(

I'Esha Habib

30/3/2011 05:29:26 am

I think it should be legalised under prescriptions for medical reasons prescribed by a GP of course. MDMA should be legalised as it could save lives, and even help people live longer and use it for good, It isn't and shouldn't always be used in the wrong way it could be used for good by the right people given permission.

It is beneficial for people around the world enquiring about this drug but not for bad for good, it could help in the future for our next generation and should be legalised for research.

So Jack I am all for your argument and opinion on this :)

OHHH YEAAAHHH IESHA OUT YEAAAHHH

william Brooking

30/3/2011 01:54:57 pm

i think its just going to end up being abused some how sure if you really need it then you should be allowed it but i think its going to end up on the streets

Jarrod Norton

30/3/2011 03:12:41 pm

It is a difficult issue to discuss. Yes, Marijuana is used as a medicinal drug so in that instance yes, MDMA should be used as a prescription drug.

But, the sad fact is, no matter whether it has been made illicit or not, people will still take ecstasy.

I think the big issue with medicinal drugs is that after use, people become addicted to it. I heard a story once about a guy that had been given heroin or some drug and he came out of hospital addicted to it. A better example is on the simpsons, Homer is given medicinal Marijuana for his eyes, but he becomes addicted to it, so in that case, you wouldnt think any drug should be used for medicinal purposes.

Because there are arguments for both sides, i tend to try and not have an opinion on the topic. But, if i was forced to, i would probably lean towards the banning marijuana and MDMA period. That being said, im sure i would feel different if i was in a situation of post traumatic stress or my eyes had been attacked by crows, so idk lol

If i was the company that produced MDMA for medical purposes, id be pretty pissed off that it had been banned. However, the company could say all they wanted that all they want is for the drug to be used for good. That may be true, but what they really want, is the money from its uses. Its human nature to be greedy, money is kinda like a drug, so id imagine anybody who had their possible gold mine ripped out from under them would be fairly irritated.

Was the US Government overreacting? Probably, they maybe panicked a bit because of its use as a recreational drug. But you can understand why they panicked can't you? If your children were out abusing some drug that could kill them, you would want it gone wouldn't you? Ronald Reagan probably had the same moral at heart, that being said, a total ban is a bit harsh, instead, he should have made it harder to obtain.

Nathaniel Thomas

31/3/2011 02:55:03 am

drugs are bad mk. About the video: i don't think any sort of harmful, illegal drugs such as marijuana or MDMA should be made legal for medicinal purposes because that defeats the point of it being illegal.

If people are really depressed or whatever their problems are they can just take anti depressants or other drugs that are legal or just do what they use to do before drugs, learn to deal with it.

Drugs ruin peoples lives, even prescribed drugs because the user can become addicted to it, such as painkillers and it ruins their lives. I would just stay away from drugs in general, except for ibuprofen or cold and flu drugs, but take them in moderation.

I also think that MDMA wouldn't be a drug to take because it lead to memory loss and dementia. People should learn to become happy themselves and not become happy artificially

charlyn agius

3/4/2011 12:39:38 pm

i agree with Kim. i think it should be legalised but to be safe do some more research or trials. if it does help with people who are suffering from some diseases and helps people to deal with trauma, it should at least be given a go. but i also agree with will as it would probably end up being abused.

Chloe Taylor

3/4/2011 01:34:29 pm

I believe that it should be legalised for specific medical reasons only. It should not be abused and used as a party drug although if the drug is illegal people will still go against the law and use the drug.

I would feel annoyed and a little bit guilty. I would be questioning myself if what i had created was a good or bad thing and if i had brought good or bad into the world.

No, i don't think the US Government was overreacting. They we're simply concerned about what the drug might cause and they we're being a sensible Government and stopping something before it could've gotten out of hand.

I really enjoyed this short video. It was done really well and kept me interested.

mia Power

3/4/2011 02:20:31 pm

Mia Power

3/4/2011 02:30:09 pm

i think that MDMA should definitely be legalisedfor medical purposes, especially if it has been proven to have such good effects on specific patients. i think if this drug s kept for medical purposes and not let out onto the streets, then it can be used for good.

If i was the owner of the company i would be annoyed that the government had outlawed it without any further investigation, and i think the governmentt was over reacting a little bit, i believe they should have at least tried to see if it could be kept for medical purposes before it was completely outlawed.

Chris Khouri

3/4/2011 03:06:39 pm

Like marijuana, MDMA should be legalised for research and medical purposes only, the video shows that it has positive effects it has on the patients prescribed by doctors.

Although its most likely MDMA will be abused illegally and without any doctor prescriptions. I do not think the US government were over reacting by banning it, they just had a concern that the drug was used illegally and they were simply trying to protect peoples lives.

The video was great, kept me entertained and interested :)

eoin montford

4/4/2011 07:55:45 am

Marijuana is legalised for medical reasons so the government should legalise MDMA but only for medical reasons. It wont only stay for medical reasons but it could also help a lot of help for people who would need it.

Also why is Marijuana illegal except for medical use cause if it is allowed to be used in medical cases then it couldn't be that bad for a person without a medical problem that needs marijuana to help them recover

Stephanie Borak

4/4/2011 09:52:09 am

i think that if Marijuana is allowed to be prescribed for medical purposes then MDMA should be as well, even though marijuana is illegal its has been proven to be very useful in some medical cases, so if MDMA is useful to some patients and can save lives then why not let doctors prescribe to patients who need it.

I think that the US Government has gone a little overboard with this law and should consider looking over it again.

If i were the creator of the company of course i would be annoyed with this decision, especially if i knew it could potentially save a few lives, but i guess that wouldn't be up to me to decide if it was illegal or not but still you would be pretty upset.

Eamonn Davis

4/4/2011 11:49:33 pm

Dayna Taliana

5/4/2011 01:51:48 am

sorry that its late miss :|

i believe that because there is not enough research and it should not be allowed to used yet. the US government should allow more research t be done to see if it is safe because if we dont we could have a drug that has the potential to save many live right under our noses that we cant even use. for all we know this could be the cure we are waiting for.

i believe that the US government is over reacting just a little bit, the government has to do what the government has to do. They are suspicious of it being like ecstasy so they need to prevent that from going on the street as much as they can.

Catherine Finucane

5/4/2011 04:42:51 am

I agree with the issue that there has not been enough research on it. I don't think the government over reacted, it could be unsafe and that is where more research needs to be done. Until more research is completed, it should not be used for medical purposes.

Briony Kent

5/4/2011 09:51:19 am

Sorry this is late as i havn't been at school or on a computer lately.

Well i believe the drug should be legalised but with caution. I believe this drug should only be given to the people who really need it and would do good things medically wise for their health.
But saying that i think the drug should be more tested than what it is at the current stage , but if tested and proven to be effective and safe if don't really see the harm in it.

I have mixed feelings about weather the over reacted or not, I believe that it was slightly over reacted but it also had a goodish reason as well. I believe they should have had more testing on this drug and the government not let it be sold to anyone till its safe but to outlaw it was over reacting.

Rachel Thomas

5/4/2011 01:16:51 pm

omgsh majorly late :|
sorryyy,

i think that there hasn't been enough research taken on this drug, and that people should know more about it before they can even make it legal as a prescription drug.

I dont think the government overreacted, until there is enough research on it , i think the governments measure is right.

Eamonn

30/5/2011 10:37:28 am

I dnt think enough research has been done on this drug as said by Rachel ^^^^

MDMA - An ecstatic misjudgement???

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