Ecstasy can cause brain damage, and specifically reduce memory. It can also increase the likelihood of depression and other psychological disorders.
Ecstasy Detox
A detoxification from ecstasy is best done under the supervision of addictions treatment professionals, trained to observe and ensure a safe detox. Some of the symptoms of withdrawal are anxiety, paranoia, nausea and insomnia. A medically supervised ecstasy detox may reduce the severity of the experienced withdrawal side effects.
Ecstasy Addiction Treatment
Ecstasy addiction treatment requires a comprehensive cognitive and peer oriented support environment that allows the ecstasy addict to understand why they abuse the drug, and understand what they can do to live without the drug. Expert addiction treatment councilors and psychologists provide therapy and help to empower the addict with the tools needed to avoid a relapse.
Long term ecstasy abuse can often lead to depression, and through therapy, and possibly psychiatric medications, an ecstasy addict can learn to live happily without the need for the drug. Because the drug is so often mixed with another stimulant type of drug, long term addiction treatment also emphasizes a return to health through good nutrition and exercise.
page last update Sep 16, 2010
