Editing Ecstasy (section)

== Effects Relevant to the Rave Environment ==

The pharmacological profile of MDMA made it particularly well-suited to the rave environment:

=== Desired Effects ===
* '''Euphoria''' — Intense feelings of happiness and well-being
* '''Empathy and emotional openness''' — Heightened feelings of closeness with others, a key factor in the communal atmosphere of raves
* '''Increased energy''' — Allows dancing for extended periods, often four to eight hours
* '''Heightened sensory perception''' — Music, lights, and physical touch feel more intense and pleasurable
* '''Reduced social anxiety''' — Users typically feel more comfortable approaching strangers
* '''Tactile enhancement''' — Physical sensations such as dancing and massage feel amplified

=== Duration ===
A typical oral dose lasts approximately '''three to six hours''', with a gradual come-up of thirty to sixty minutes. This duration aligned well with the structure of all-night rave events.