Ecstasy is the tablet form of MDMA powder, or “Molly” as it’s known on the black market. Ecstasy tablets are illegal drugs, having no known therapeutic effect and causing a range of short and long-term adverse consequences in users. These tablets are usually taken during concerts, at nightclubs, or other party scenes. The effects of the drug are ideal for high-energy social events, in that ecstasy makes the user highly social, empathetic, and also increase physical sensations and risk-taking behavior. What is an MDMA myth? They are lies perpetuated by people who regularly abuse the drug in order to have no regrets for taking it or giving it to others.

The tablets are usually mixed with other dangerous drugs, which increases the effects of ecstasy and can also increase the severity of any adverse effects. Also, users have no way of knowing what’s in the tablets, and how much of each substance they are taken. Researchers speculate that many of the known adverse effects of ecstasy are related to these additional substances in ecstasy tablets. Below are the top three myths about ecstasy and their factual refutations.

What are the facts about the dangers of ecstasy?

Even modest doses of ecstasy will cause issues with heart function. If a person takes ecstasy once, they risk overdosing, contracting an STI, and they will experience adverse short-term effects when the body starts to clear itself of the substance. Ecstasy may be a casual party drug, but that does not negate the dangers of the drug. Taking any substance can also trigger addiction issues and dependency in vulnerable individuals. Getting high on harsh and powerful chemical substances like ecstasy can also trigger or worsen mental health disorder symptoms. In rare cases, ecstasy use can trigger psychosis, aggression, and self-harm in at-risk individuals. 

What are the signs of ecstasy addiction and abuse?

When someone takes the drug, they will become incredibly social, talkative, and even affectionate. Users will want to engage in fast-paced, social events, and they will have increased energy body temperature. Ecstasy tablets will also dilate a person’s pupils, and they will become dehydrated. Dry mouth and an extreme decrease in appetite are common. Once the high wears off, a person will crash and become fatigued, but unable to sleep. They will most likely become irritable, depressed, and they will also clench their jaw and grind their teeth. Muscle cramps, aches, and a general feeling of malaise will manifest during an ecstasy crash. 

Despite these negative consequences, someone addicted to ecstasy will continue to use the drug. Drug addiction also changes the way a person thinks, feels, and acts. People addicted to ecstasy may miss work or school, have trouble with money, or experience legal issues from their drug use. Ecstasy is a harsh and dangerous drug, and it’s critical that users can get help for ecstasy dependence quickly before the health consequences of ecstasy abuse become permanent. 

For ecstasy addiction and abuse, rehabilitation and detox can help users come down off the drugs in a safe, supportive environment. Medical staff can also prescribe medications to lessen the severity and duration of the withdrawal symptoms. Therapists are also available to help users work through their triggers for drug use, and create plans and positive coping mechanisms to avoid relapse and maintain lifelong sobriety. 

The representatives at Windward Way are standing by to answer your questions about rehab and detox for ecstasy addiction. Please contact Windward Way today to get started with a treatment plan that’s customized to your medical needs.