Ecstasy Addiction
It’s possible to develop an addiction to nearly any drug, and ecstasy is no different. However, not many people know much about this drug. The more that people know about the addictive substance, the better chance they have of overcoming addiction.
What Is Ecstasy?
Ecstasy is a drug that contains methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA. The drug is a hallucinogen and stimulant. The Drug Enforcement Administration labels ecstasy as a Schedule I drug. Drugs that fall under this category have a high potential for abuse.
The drug has many names on the street. Some of these include:
- Molly
- MDMA
- Disco biscuits
- Eggs
- E
Benefits of Quitting MDMA
It’s not easy for people to admit that they have a problem. When they do, they can start down the road to recovery. In fact, many experts say that admitting that there’s a problem is the first step in recovery.
For most people, denial is the most common avoidance technique. Rehab centers break through the denial phase and get people to realize that they have a problem. Once recovery starts, they enjoy a number of benefits.
For example, people who start MDMA recovery will see an improvement in both physical and mental health. MDMA causes a number of health problems such as kidney failure and heart disease.
People also enjoy a sense of normalcy and control in their everyday lives after stopping MDMA addiction. Drug treatment also helps people build up their self-esteem and confidence. They often lose confidence after falling victim to drug abuse. The right rehab centers can help rebuild the confidence that people need to re-enter society.
Mixing MDMA With Other Substances
When ecstasy first came about, the only ingredient in it was MDMA. It was pure rather than mixed with other chemicals. While pure MDMA is still dangerous, it’s not as dangerous as the substance that people currently sell on the street.
To save money, many street dealers cut the drug with other more dangerous drugs. Some common drugs that they add include cocaine, meth, or heroin. Other dealers even add chemicals to the drug, such as household cleaners.
A lot of times, the other drugs that people mix with MDMA cause problems. In either case, the best course of action is to stop using MDMA as soon as possible. Because of withdrawal, it’s important for people to seek professional help when they detox.
Get the Help That You Need at 1st Step Behavioral Health
At 1st Step Behavioral Health, we take a traditional approach to treating addiction. We don’t consider ourselves a country club vacation spot. Instead, we want to dig into the needs of our clients and get to the root cause of their addiction.
We strive to create custom plans for our rehab clients. No two clients are the same, and we believe that it’s important to create plans around their individual needs. Studies show that custom treatment plans help people avoid relapse in the future. Some of the different drug treatment programs that we offer include:
- Inpatient treatment
- Long-term care
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Holistic therapies
- Intensive outpatient treatment
1st Step Behavioral Health encourages clients to enroll in long-term care plans. Our extended care programs last between six months to a year depending on the needs of our clients. We also use talk therapy to get to the root cause of addiction. Understanding what the addiction stems from is an important step in recovery.
Learn what it takes to overcome addiction at 1st Step Behavioral Health. Don’t live another day at the mercy of your addiction. Contact us today at (855) 425-4846 for more information.
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