Ecstasy is the street name for MDMA (Methylene dioxy meth amphetamine). Ecstasy was used to treat psychiatric disorders in 60’s, in USA. But instead of curing patients, it made the disorder worse and therefore the drug was abandoned. The drug became known for its effects of generating hallucinations, altered state of awareness and distortion of perception, in the 1980’s, and its use has increased since.

Ecstasy has a pleasant, relaxing effect. It heightens senses of affection, kindness and love, and decreases appetite and sleep. Other effects are extreme confidence and sense of well being, anxiety, dilated pupils and rapid eye movement, sweating, nausea, tensing of facial muscles, teeth grinding, jaw clenching, increased heart rate and blood pressure and increased body temperature. But this effect of decreased appetite and endurance of increased physical activity brings down food and liquid consumption, resulting in dehydration and exhaustion. This commonly results in death, thus making this drug highly dangerous.

Physical harm caused by intake of this drug is hypertension, panic attacks, seizures, liver disease, diabetes and heart disease. Regular intake of this drug, for a long time, results in mental disorders as well. These disorders include psychotic disorders, memory loss, anxiety and depression. Overdose of the drug causes bleeding in the brain, increase in blood pressure, overheating and dehydration of body and kidney failure. These can cause immediate death.

Ecstasy is usually taken by mouth in the form of pills, capsules and tablets. They are also injected and inserted into the anus. Effect of the drug takes place from 20 to 60 minutes and can last up to 2 days.

Use of ecstasy over the past 2 decades has increased tremendously. It is one of the most common drugs used in clubs and parties. Its use is very frequent in beach parties, rock concerts, raves and night clubs. It is the most smuggled drug in the world and is usually smuggled from China, Mexico and Europe. The effect of this drug, causing decreased appetite and sleep, makes it very popular. People who find themselves addicted to ecstasy are high school and college students.

There are a number of drug rehabilitation centers which provide treatment for ecstasy addiction. People who have used this drug for a short term might find it easier to cure themselves of this addiction. Professional help from these rehab centers, along with family support and good will power of the patient can easily cure ecstasy addiction. Long term users will face more problems as there is severe withdrawal symptom of this drug. A lot of medical complications may arise when the usage is stopped abruptly. Treatment programs for long term usage of this drug includes, detoxification along with the use of sedatives, behavior modification techniques, lectures on health and nutrition and psychological counseling. These programs help in reducing risks of detoxification over a long period of time.

Drug Rehabilitation Centers

Drug rehabilitation is the process of medical and psychological treatment, for patients of substance abuse. Some people become dependent on substances such as alcohol, street drugs such as amphetamines, heroin, cocaine, etc and prescription drugs. Some people get addicted to ecstasy which can be very harmful physically and mentally. Such people have to be treated in order to avoid problems of following nature – physical, psychological, social, financial and legal. Not only are people of substance abuse affected physically and mentally but their personal life can be completely ruined due to their addiction. Drug abuse causes mental trauma to their families and loved ones as well. Children of such parents, of drug addictions, face a very bad childhood. They in turn will grow up to be irresponsible human beings.

Drug addiction of any kind can be cured with the support of family and friends, will power of the patient and with professional help from doctors at drug rehab centers. If you think you have an addiction towards alcohol or any kind other substance, first step should be to ask help from near and dear ones. They can then approach these drug rehab centers for professional help.

These drug rehab centers provide an environment which is drug free and they offer various programs to suit your need and comfort. Types of programs in these centers include residential treatment, outpatient treatment, extended care, local support groups, etc. These centers also provide gender specific programs. These programs are modified as per specific needs of the patient, as everyone has a unique history and different kind of substance abuse. Patients are made to go through various levels of programs to ensure that they become completely sober and do not relapse into their addiction. In case of a patient who is critical and takes very high dosage of drugs on everyday basis, he/she will go through a detox program and will then be medically treated for his/her addiction.

Different kinds of programs will include curing chemical dependency, programs which cure eating disorders (such as Anorexia, Bulimia or compulsive eating disorder), extended care programs (which lasts up to 90 days or more), reflection programs such as support groups, etc. There are treatments available for working adults who cannot take time off from work, and also for students who cannot take time off for school/college. There are psychological treatments available such as behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, lectures and training programs, etc.

It is generally thought that curing such addictions can be more successful and long term if the treatment programs are lengthy. This is because a lot of time and care, along with medical and psychological treatments can be provided in a lengthy program. These rehabilitation centers are situated on beautiful locations so that the patient can relax and enjoy nature and also get involved in physical activities such as jogging, exercising, biking, swimming, etc.

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