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Broken promises, dreams deferred? Ecstasy has taken over your life, your dreams, and your finances. You can stop the madness now. Call now and speak with a trained Recovery Connection coordinator. Calls are confidential and free of charge.
Ecstasy’s chemical name is methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA. Much of what is sold on the street as Ecstasy also contains other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, as well as many additives and other harsh chemicals. To illustrate the fact that there is no quality control related to the street production of Ecstasy, it is important to know that an Ecstasy user may prefer Ecstasy that is produced by a particular crime group.
Ecstasy tablets may be marked with symbols or produced in different colors and shapes to denote which crime organization produced the drug. If, in fact, all street produced Ecstasy was pure MDMA, those who use the drug would not be so particular as to which “brand” they use.
Among those who frequent the club scene, poly drug use is common. Drugs most commonly used in conjunction with Ecstasy are marijuana, cocaine, ketamine, Viagra, as well as prescription drugs and illicit drugs. Poly drug use increases the danger of serious, long term side effects.
The main ingredient in Ecstasy is MDMA which is a synthetic drug that was originally produced as a potential diet pill and then later was researched by the U.S. Army as a potential “truth serum.” As stated above, there are so many crime organizations illegally making Ecstasy that the purity and actual composition of the drug cannot be assumed. It can be cut with any number of other drugs or chemicals. Regular use alters the neurotransmitters in the brain which in turn changes the ability of the brain to respond appropriately to normal stimuli.
While Ecstasy addiction not only creates psychological and psychiatric effects, it also can become a physically disabling addiction. The health complications that can arise from using the drug can be very serious and include such health issues as:
In addition to these complications, Ecstasy addiction can increase the risk:
Ecstasy sold on the streets is not pure. You are at the mercy of the producers. Generally, Ecstasy users are poly drug users. That means multiple addictions. Let Recovery Connection help you find appropriate treatment. You can end the nightmare today. Call now to get the help you deserve.
Ecstasy and other club drugs are stimulants and/or hallucinogens that produce increased alertness, altered emotional states, and/or psychedelic effects which can last between 4 and 6 hours. Typical effects of Ecstasy use include:
Ecstasy is usually taken orally in pill form and has become a popular fixture in the club lifestyle in recent years. However, recent research indicates that the use of Ecstasy and other club drugs is moving to settings other than nightclubs, such as private homes, high schools or college dorms.
Ecstasy, as well as many other club drugs, is not approved for human consumption by the FDA. This means that these drugs have been found to be medically and psychiatrically dangerous and have no place in the maintenance human health. A 2004 study on MDMA abuse and mental processing, reported by the NIDA found that heavy Ecstasy users (who do not use other drugs) were found to have processing deficits.
Medically monitored Ecstasy detox is often the best approach when suffering from Ecstasy addiction. The psychological impact combined with Ecstacy’s withdrawal symptoms may need medication to be successfully handled. A quality drug detox program unit will provide an Ecstasy detox supervised by medical physicians, nurses and psychiatrists certified in addiction medicine. Ongoing evaluations will be done so that a comprehensive treatment recommendation can be made. A medically managed drug detox can help a patient rid the body of toxins, deal with cravings, handle emotional ups and downs, of Ecstacy withdrawal, and ensure that detox is completed. Detox is never a substitute for Ecstasy addiction treatment.
Best practices (based upon scientific studies) recommends a variety of cognitive and behavioral therapies to address the issues relating to Ecstasy abuse and addiction. In addiction treatment, a patient will receive addiction education; participate in individual and group therapies, life skills, relapse prevention, family programs, and more. In early Ecstasy treatment, medical staff will closely monitor changes and adjust the treatment plan appropriately.
If you use Ecstasy or other designer drugs, there is a solution. You or your loved one does not have to do this alone. As a matter of fact, attempting to enter recovery without outside support is rarely successful, despite honest and motivated attempts.
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