About Addiction

Ecstasy often abbreviated E or X is an entactogenic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of drugs. MDMA can induce euphoria, a sense of intimacy with others, in most countries possession, manufacture, or sale may result in criminal prosecution, although they are some exceptions for medical and scientific research. Ecstasy is used as one of the worlds widely used recreational drugs. It is commonly associated with raves or dance parties and electronic dance music. Some therapists used MDMA in there practices until it was made illegal. They have been some reports some patients felt improvement in mild psychiatric disorders and other personal benefits, some intimate communication with their significant others were improved. It has been reported that a patient with severe pain from cancer had improved quality of life and experienced lasting pain relief.  The primary effects of MDMA consumption are predictable across users.  Those effects include: strong sense of inner peace and self-acceptance, reduced aggressions and jealousy, reduced anxiety and insecurity, feelings of euphoria, empathy, and forgiveness, improved self-confidence, increased energy, desire, drive, and motivation.  Adverse effects include grinding of the teeth during sleep, lack of appetite, and dry mouth and/or thirst.  After-effects of the drug are much worse than adverse effects during use including anxiety and paranoia, hypomania, and exhaustion.  There is a possibility of overdosing on ecstasy if too much is consumed.  Signs include paranoia, confusion, anxiety, and heart palpitations and/or loss of consciousness.  The drug is illegal in the United States.  MDMA can also be addictive.  A person’s genes, environment, and other important factors play a role in determining if a person is likely to develop an addiction to ecstasy.