FInd A Place For Sustainable Recovery From Ecstasy Use

Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is an illegal drug that is made from a synthetic substance that is chemically known as 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine. The drug is a stimulant and a party drug, but there is nothing remotely celebratory about MDMA abuse or the resulting addiction, nor the effects it can have on one’s body. 

Ecstasy is a stimulant drug that can cause pleasant feelings, a freeing feeling, provide energy and, in some cases, hallucinations. The drug is popular with teens, and young adults who go to clubs, concerts, or “rave” parties and its usage is firmly ingrained in club life and party culture. MDMA is also known as a designer drug because it was created for the purpose of making someone feel high.

MDMA is otherwise known by its slang terms “molly”, X or Ecstasy and is one of the most commonly sold illegal drugs on the street. Since MDMA is an illegal drug, the complete ingredient list for the street supply is unknown, so users have no idea how toxic the version they are taking can be to their bodies and mind.

While Molly is a common name for Ecstasy, and they are used interchangeably, there is technically a difference between the two.

Ecstasy describes the designer version of MDMA found in pill or tablet form.
Molly is MDMA’s white or yellow powder or crystalline form.

The symptoms of someone on Molly can be the same as someone on Ecstasy, and both Molly and Ecstasy can potentially be cut with other ingredients.

MDMA can often have amphetamines, meth, or even caffeine added to the mix of “ecstasy”. Having all these additional stimulants to deal with can complicate the detox process, which is why MDMA is such a problematic drug to walk away from without professional assistance.

The drug MDMA is designed to “squeeze” a user’s receptors for pleasure until there is no more. These euphoric feelings can be addictive, but the return to your baseline can start to become a disappointment encouraging users to pursue the high once again.

The continued use of MDMA can lead to some addicts having bouts of malnutrition or unhealthy weight loss. An addiction can also depress the immune system, making users more likely to fall victim to other communicable diseases. While in the most extreme cases, addicts can end up dealing with severe organ failure and even brain damage.

Ecstasy can be swallowed (pill or tablet) or snorted (powder), with the drug’s effects usually lasting up to 6 hours. Symptoms of Ecstasy use include increased heart rate and can cause dry mouth, clenched teeth, blurred vision, chills, sweating, or nausea. It can make some users feel anxious, confused, and paranoid, like someone is trying to hurt them or is plotting against them.

If a user takes Ecstasy, their body can dangerously overheat during dancing or other physical activities, which can lead to muscle breakdown; kidney, liver, and heart damage. Ecstasy use can cause seizures, brain swelling and even death.