Ecstasy Addiction Rehab
The club drug MDMA, which is also known as Ecstasy, Molly, or Eve, is a schedule one controlled substance. This means that it has no accepted medical use and is available for research purposes only. Due to its highly addictive nature, ecstasy addiction rehab is essential in helping people get off this popular party drug.
Despite the strict scheduling of this substance, many people still become addicted to ecstasy each year. MDMA acts on a person’s brain chemistry in such a way that the long-term effects and the come down from the experience can be detrimental to a person’s physical and psychological state of well-being.
Desired Effects of Ecstasy
Commonly referred to as the “love drug,” users of MDMA typically use it in a club or party setting. The reason for this is the desired effects of MDMA blend in well with that particular environment. Common effects of MDMA include:
- Mild hallucinogenic effects and perceptions
- Increase overall sensitivity to tactile sensations
- Great feeling of increased empathy
- Overall lowering of personal inhibitions
- Increase in energy
Negative Effects of Ecstasy
Despite all of these positive effects sought by users of MDMA, there are also negative effects that this drug can have on the body, including:
- A notoriously depressing and bad comedown
- Disturbances in sleep patterns and cycle
- Sweating and chills
- Teeth clenching
- Muscle cramping
As sad as it is to say, people that use MDMA either do not care or feel that any “benefits” achieved from using this drug outweigh any possible harms. However, this is one of the trademark signs of any drug addiction and reflects the need for ecstasy addiction rehab. The user of dangerous and addictive substances lose focus on the things that matter in life and shift their focus to follow the trail down to a destructive end.
The Need for Ecstasy Addiction Rehab
There is even more to the possible dangers of MDMA. People under the influence of this “love drug” are much more likely to make risky sexual decisions that they may later regret if they become pregnant or catch a disease. Furthermore, there are other long term implications of MDMA use, including:
- MDMA may result in toxic brain damage, such as holes in the brain
- Hyperthermia
- Possibility of receiving tainted/misrepresented product
- Death
- Addiction
While there are not many deaths attributed directly to MDMA each year, the vast majority occur because of misrepresented MDMA. People at clubs and parties are notorious for passing off whatever they can as Ecstasy. If a person does manage consistently to get quality MDMA, addiction is a real threat to their well-being. They will begin to desire the empathy, artificial happiness, and overall good vibes that MDMA produces for its users. It is when they put the desire to feel the effects of the drugs above anything else that the grip of their MDMA addiction becomes apparent to those around them.
Ecstasy Addiction Rehab at Rockland Treatment Center
We understand how consuming ecstasy addiction is and how intimidating taking the first step to a better, sober life can be. We have served clients nationwide with our residential and outpatient programs using custom-built treatment plans to help you achieve and maintain sobriety from ecstasy, and we are ready to do the same for you. We recognize that each person’s journey is unique, and will work with you to determine your individual needs and desires for recovery.
Your path to recovery and wellness starts with the first step. Contact us for a free assessment, and allow us to show you how our program can help you lead the life you want, unshackled by addiction, and surrounded with love.