Ecstasy is a synthetic drug which has been given a myriad of names as a result of the effects it usually cause on those who take it. It is a psychoactive stimulant and it is normally available in clubs as well as several party venues. Its street names include Adam, Beans, Clarity, Disco Biscuit, Hug Drug, Lover, Peace, Roll, Molly etc. Though mostly abused, ecstasy addiction brings with it very detrimental effects and can cause permanent damage to the brain. It therefore goes without saying that the use of ecstasy should only be limited to when it is prescribed so as to avoid Ecstasy addiction, the ill side effect it usually has on the abuser.
Those abusing or addicted to ecstasy will display both long term and short term symptoms. Most people however use the drug due to its short term effects. These include increased mental stimulation, increased physical energy and a unique sense of emotional warmth. These are what make the drug particularly popular in the disco clubs as well as several party scenes graced by the young people. The drug is also known to cause enhanced sensory perception where the user might be seen as unfriendly, full of energy and generally hyperactive.
Adverse symptoms of ecstasy on the other hand may include chills, nausea, blurred vision, clenching of teeth, muscle cramps excessive sweating. It is important to understand that ecstasy addiction will disrupt the normal body functioning especially in the regulation of temperature. This may in some rare occasions lead to a condition known as hypothermia which might turn lethal.
Using ecstasy over a long period of time is likely to bring certain detrimental effects in your body frequently leading to Ecstasy addiction. These include depression, confusion, severe anxiety, insomnia cravings for the drug. Though it may bring temporary pleasure to the users, its long term effects are much bigger than the temporary pleasures hence should be avoided at all costs. These effects include:
Just like many additional available mind-altering compounds, the use of ecstasy has been attributed to reduced mental health and slowed cognitive reasoning. Greater than average ecstasy users report a number of significant psychiatric changes, which may continue for an uncomfortable period after elimination of the drug.
Ecstasy increases the activity of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Serotonin is an important biochemical involved in a variety of critical functions. With each successive dose, brain tolerance levels rise and become responsible for perpetuating the drug’s physical dependence and ongoing use. At the same time, a growing physical dependency begins to take root.
Even a small amount of ecstasy can poison the nervous system and cause irreparable brain damage. Recreational users may develop anxiety and depression. Too much ecstasy can cause dehydration, exhaustion, heart attack, and liver failure. An overdose of the drug is characterized by a drastic rise in body temperature, faintness, high blood pressure, loss of consciousness, and panic attacks. High doses may result in convulsions, floating sensations, hallucinations, manic and bizarre behavior, and psychosis.
Coming down from an ecstasy high comes with mental and physical pain. Withdrawal symptoms can include:
Treatment for an Ecstasy (MDMA) addiction detox and withdrawal treatment incorporates counseling, behavior modification, and detox programs, which are available on an in-patient and outpatient basis. Medications can be administered during detox to reduce the discomfort of the process. The National Institute on Drug Abuse, a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), says that Ecstasy addiction treatment goals focus on helping participants reverse the addiction mindset that drives the behaviors that lead to using. Treatment interventions are designed to help people develop healthy coping strategies for dealing with everyday life. Your new life can begin today – drug-free!
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