Ecstasy Addiction and Treatment
Ecstasy Addiction and Treatment
The party drug Ecstasy gets its name from the feeling of euphoria that most users report feeling after immediately ingesting the drug. By the 1990s, ecstasy was used by and very popular among high school and college students. Some reports also showed instances of ecstasy abuse among junior high school students. Over the last decade and a half, ecstasy abuse and ecstasy addiction has become much more widespread.
Ecstasy is a man-made drug and one of the few drugs that is not derived from a natural substance. Ecstasy is made up of a combination of methamphetamine or amphetamine and hallucinogen (usually mescaline). Some say it is possible that it was first produced as an appetite suppressant but no one knows for sure. One of the things that make ecstasy unique is that, unlike other drugs which are usually taken in with alcohol. Alcohol is said to diminish the effects of the drug so users rarely consume both and large amounts of water are consumed instead.
Ecstasy’s effects can last as long as six hours and people who use the drug report an initial rush of very positive feelings. They say that they enter into an almost euphoric state and an increased sensitivity in the rest of their senses. Users of ecstasy report that the drug increases their empathy for other people, a decrease in their anxiety levels and an intense feeling of relaxation. Ecstasy is also reported to suppress the abuser’s need to drink, eat or sleep and can give users the ability to stay awake for days at a time. First time users tend to love the drug and continue use after the first rush or dislike the drug and discontinue use.
According to scientists, ecstasy does not have any physically addicting properties. It works its way through the system like most other over the counter drugs. The psychological effects of the drug are what people get addicted to. Like most drugs, the first use is usually the best and an ecstasy addict will spend quite a bit of money trying to re-create the same rush with consequent uses of the drug. Each time ecstasy is taken after the initial use the effects lessen each time a person ingests it.
People who are addicted to using ecstasy can receive help through drug treatment. They can find treatment by doing some research and exploring some of the drug rehabs either online or through the yellow pages. Both inpatient and outpatient rehabs work well with those who are in need of drug treatment.
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May 11, 2009 11:23 am
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By peter, May 11, 2009 @ 11:45 am
I had a bad addiction to ecstacy. Growing up in Florida it was everywhere.the rave scene was very big in florida. I wasnt only addicted to the drug I was addicted to the lifestlye. The girls, money and the clubs. I was abusing the drug ecstacy for about 4 years. After having my brain turn into swiss cheese ifigured i should probably stop and get some kind of drug treatment. I ended going to a christian drug treatment rehab in my state ofdelray beach florida. It actually was a intensive out patient drug and alcohol program. I t was probably the best decision I had ever made.
By kenny, May 12, 2009 @ 9:19 am
Ecstacy is a powerful drug. Its a very dangerous drugy. If someone you know is abusing this drug get them help quickly. We tried to send my best friend to a drug treatment center for using the drug ecstacy. After using the drug for about 1 year he had gotten brain damage. He will never be normal again. If he would have only gotten the help he so desperatrly needed. we could of prevented this. Drug and alcohol treatment saves lives.
By george, May 18, 2009 @ 9:16 am
my expirience with the drug ecstacy was not good. This is a powerful and dangerous drug. The effects that it has on you body and brain is unexplainable. The side affects are crazy. My addiction to this drug lead me to the hospital with multible problems. From there I ended up in a drug rehab. Actually it was a christian drug treatment center. That was probably the best decision I ever could have made.
By nathan, May 20, 2009 @ 11:17 am
More and more people are becoming addicted to the drug ecstacy everyday. This man made drug is very dangerous. I personaly have known addicts who have abused tthis drug. And the result for them was brain damage. If you know someone abusing the drug ecstacy please try and get them some help. There are many drug and alcohol treatment centers out there that are willing to help. Addiction and alcoholism is a killer. So kill it before it kills them.
By peter, May 21, 2009 @ 11:08 am
ecstacy addiction is very common among young people. I Would have to say that the drug ecstacy is by far one of the most dangerous drugs out there today.there is drug treatment available. Any drug rehab has help for any addict suffering with addiction or alcoholism. Ecstacy is usually used in combination with other drugs.
By noah, May 22, 2009 @ 11:01 am
I have been using ecstacy for almost 8 years. It finally took its toll on my body. This drug is very dangerous. I am going into detox then i am going to a inpatient drug rehab. Then from there i am going into outpatient drug and alcohol facility. Then i am going to follow it up wit a half way house and 12 step meetings. I never want to use drugs or alcohol ever again.
By luis, May 23, 2009 @ 10:24 am
My friend is addicted to ecstacy. This drug is destroying his life. Were trying to get him into a detox next week. Then he is going into a long term drug rehab facility. He has been abusing ecstacy for a long time. This drug has changed his whole personality. he is a totally different person. I cant wait to get my friend back. An addict or not we still love him he just needs help getting off the drugs and alcohol.
By j, May 23, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
Ecstacy is a powerful drug. In my opinion it is one of the most powerful drugs on the market today. I have done my share of ecstacy. And this drug gets addictive quick. It is a man made drug. The side effects sre malicious. If this drug is done for a long period of time it causes damage to the brain as well as damage to the spinal cord. The good news is there is treatment for this drug. If someone you know is abusing ecstacy try to get them help through a drug and alcohol treatment facility.
By josh, May 25, 2009 @ 10:27 am
I have been partying with drugs and alcohol pretty much my whole life. The heaviest party drug I discovered was ecstacy. This drug is just powerful and the effects it has on your brain and body is just crazy. If you are addicted to this drug ecstacy pleas try and seek some kind of drug treatment. This is a nasty drug and is very harmful.
By Keith, June 1, 2009 @ 12:56 pm
Is ecstacy addiction physically addictive? I would think it was mentally addictive. Im a drug addict and alcoholic but i have never messed around wit ecstacy. I was really only into cocaine and heroin and of course alcohol. Ecstacy i heard was the most dangerous drug aruond. I heard it causes brain damage and all other kinds of stuff. cocaine and heroin isnt any better but brain damage? c’mon
By Paul, June 2, 2009 @ 11:01 am
My biggest addiction was the drug known as ecstacy. I used this crazy drug for many yeears. I also played around with other things but this is the one that spun me out of control. My addiction to this drug was something that I never want to do again. I am free from active addiction today. thanks to my drug rehab center.
By Ivan, June 5, 2009 @ 10:58 am
I have many addictions. Ecstacy happens to be one of them. And by far my worst one. I cant seem to stop. I need drug rehabilitation I dont want to continue living like this. drugs are destroying everything. I want my life back
By christina, June 6, 2009 @ 11:18 am
Drug and alcohol treatment can be helpful to any person addicted to cocaine and opiates. Most drug and alcohol treatment center are usually a 30-90 day program. then most people go to a halfway house. After that you have sober living communities in certain areas. I know Delray Beach Florida has a a ton of sober support.Drug and alcohol rehabs centers, halfway houses,12 step meetings,sobber supports. Actually I heard that Delray Beach Florida is the sober capitol of the world
By joseline, June 8, 2009 @ 11:55 am
The most commonly recognized form of alcohol and ecstacy drug treatment center is the in-patient rehab center. The in-patient alcohol and ecstacy treatment facilities succeeds by completely sequestering its patients from the outside world and all forms of drugs. The patient checks in and, often, is given a room and a roommate and spends a few weeks or months attending group counciling sessions, individual counseling sessions and participating in community activities all while working through the withdrawal stage and learning coping skills and methods to deal with the “real world.” Many in-patient drug and alcohol treatment centers are christian based which means that a great deal of their lessons and coping skills are inspired by scripture and members attend regular church services and Bible Study classes. Patients are monitored twenty four hours a day to make sure that they stay drug and alcohol free.
By Oliver, June 11, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
Alcohol is ever-present, not only in bars and restaurants but at sporting events, concerts, festivals and other gatherings. Additionally, prescription drugs are freely dispensed and many Americans are on one or more prescriptions for various maladies. In a culture where both alcohol and prescription drugs are always available and widely accepted, it falls to us to take personal responsibility for our consumption. This is as it should be. However, too often we fail to realize that we have allowed ourselves to get out of control. It is crucial that we learn to recognize the warning signs of alcohol and drug addiction.
By lola, June 12, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
The number of persons who had ever tried Ecstasy (MDMA) increased from 6.5 million in 2000 to 8.1 million in 2001. There were 786,000 current users in 2001. In 2000, an estimated 1.9 million persons used Ecstasy (MDMA) for the first time compared with 0.7 million in 1998. This change represents a tripling in incidence in just 2 years.
By arthur, June 12, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
The number of persons reporting use of Oxycontin for non-medical purposes at least once in their lifetime increased from 221,000 in 1999 to 399,000 in 2000 to 957,000 in 2001. The annual number of new users of pain relievers non medically has also been increasing since the mid-1980s when there were roughly 400,000 initiates. In 2000, there were an estimated 2.0 million.
By Charlie, June 12, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
Heroin is a highly addictive drug, and Heroin Addiction is a serious problem in America. Recent studies suggest a shift from injecting heroin to snorting or smoking because of increased purity and the misconception that these forms of use will not lead to addiction
By JaneRadriges, June 13, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
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By Erick, June 18, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
Ecstacy, MDMA, , is a synthetic drug, belonging to the amphetamine family. It is similar to both methamphetamine and mescaline, as it is both a stimulant and a psychedelic.
It was developed in in the early 1900. It is by far one of the most dangerous drugs out on the streets today.
By hannah, June 18, 2009 @ 4:21 pm
Ecstasy is being used by more and more college students and other young adults in recent years.
students in the United States in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades are using this drug in large amounts. I is becoming a popular drug among the younger generation.
By Patricia, June 18, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
Ecstasy is a synthetic drug, which is chemically similar to meth. It is also similar to mescaline. This is an illegal drug that can be used by many people. When someone uses ecstasy, they get an energizing feeling, and they also feel that they are on top of the world.
By Keith, June 19, 2009 @ 10:53 am
Finding treatment for any addiction can be a challenge. I was addicted to ecstacy. By far one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs. I didnt think I had a problem until I overdosed. Then I realized that the drugs were going to kill me. I got help from a christian drug treatment center. The saved my drug addict butt.
By Chloe, June 22, 2009 @ 12:43 pm
I am addicted to ecstacy and cocaine. Im looking for drug treatment in florida. I want a christian drug treatment center. I need the best drug treatment out there.
By lillian, June 25, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
ecstacy is a harmful man made drug. People who abuse this drug can get brain damage. The good feeling you get when this drug is being abused is not worth the side effects. drug treatment can teach addicts ways to discontinue the use of this drug.
By Joe, June 29, 2009 @ 11:46 am
Ecstacy addiction can ruin your life. This drug is very dangerous and can lead to a lot of health problems and can also kill you. Find a drug rehab to help with your ecstacy drug addiction.
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By theodore, July 17, 2009 @ 11:44 am
ecstacy addiction is a bad drug to be addicted to. The effects it has on your brain and body is horrible. Most drug and alcohol treatment centers offer help for ecstacy addiction.
By Tony, July 24, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
Ecstacy addiction and treatment can help you find a better way to live. Life can full of joy and happiness. Addiction and alcoholism does not have to run the show anymore. Finding the right kind of drug treatment can make a difference in your life.