Ecstacy: A Dangerous Dance
X, E, MDMA – all names for the street drug known as Ecstasy: A Dangerous Dance. This stimulant drug has been on the streets and in the clubs for many years, starting in the early 80’s. Its uses range from increased stamina, to anti-anxiety tablet. The drug is commonly found in a pressed tablet form, with the occasional form found within a capsule. The drug is utilized and absorbed in a number of ways including orally, smoking, snorting and now, injecting the drug has become popular. Using Ecstasy can be addictive, due to the feeling of well-being and increased energy the pill provides its users. It is often used in the club scene to increase stamina for dancing and provides feelings of love, trust and general euphoria. But the substance is also a dangerous drug, known to produce hyperthermia (fatal increase in body temperature), stroke, coma and even death.
Our addiction treatment center treats all addictions to all types of substances, including Ecstasy. People who risk the dangers of Ecstasy: A Dangerous Dance often find themselves searching for a better high while experiencing longer lows while on their search. This unhealthy cycle of addiction can strip away relationships, previous passions, and overall happiness from one’s life, making dependency on the drug a difficult, but necessary reality to face. A Forever Recovery is here to help those willing, and wanting to exchange their old life of drug addiction to a life that they once had, and had lost when the addiction started. In order to understand how one can become addicted to such a drug, one must know basic information on it’s use, its affect on the body and on the mind. Here are a few primary effects of Ecstasy:
▪ Blurred Vision
▪ Increased heartbeat (energy)
▪ Muscle spasms
▪ A feeling of well-being
▪ Feelings of compassion, love and forgiveness.
▪ Decreased appetite
▪ Euphoria
▪ Sexual arousal
▪ Sleep Problems
▪ Acne Like Rashes
▪ Teeth Clenching
▪ Nausea
▪ Chills and Cold Sweating
▪ Headaches
Ecstasy use also affects the mind. Here is a brief list of symptoms to look out for:
▪ Confusion
▪ Skewed perceptions – including visual and auditory hallucinations.
▪ Depression
▪ Feelings of euphoria
▪ Manic behavior
▪ Unexpected and uncontrollable laughter
▪ Comatose behavior
▪ Continuing hallucinations
▪ Paranoia
▪ Aggression
▪ Anxiety
The more frightening and harrowing symptoms of the drug’s use can be seen over time and with increased dosage and usage. Some of the more serious symptoms include:
▪ Liver Damage
▪ Rapid heartbeat (which can lead to cardiac arrest)
▪ Hyperthermia (fatal increase in body temperature)
▪ Constant shaking
▪ Brain Damage
▪ Seizures
▪ Coma
▪ Death
Ecstasy is a dangerous substance, causing many deaths every year around the world. Our staff would like to help the death toll drop by helping and encouraging those who want to take the journey necessary to quit. We are here to provide detox, counseling and other services to help those who are addicted succeed in regaining hope as well as their lives. Ecstasy: a dangerous dance to become a part of. Let our treatment specialists help you make a change that will help you live and long and healthy life.
