👉 Ecstasy is a psychoactive drug that has been used as an hallucinogen and stimulant for centuries. It was first developed in the 1940s by chemists at the University of California, San Diego under the name "Xanthe". In the 1950s and 60s, it became a popular recreational drug in the United States and Europe due to its euphoric effects and stimulant properties. The exact mechanism of action of ecstasy varies