“MDMA” is an abbreviation of the 12-syllable scientific name for a drug often called Molly or Ecstasy. It was originally synthesized for medical applications in managing certain mental health conditions. Since its development in 1912, it’s been discontinued for any medical use but continues to be a desirable party drug. MDMA abuse is especially prevalent among teens and young adults.
The Right Step Houston’s Ecstasy abuse rehab is an excellent way to begin recovery from any party drug misuse, including MDMA. If you have questions about Molly, how it affects your body and brain, the risks of party drug addiction, and how to access help, call our knowledgeable team today at 1.844.768.0169.
What Is MDMA?
MDMA contains three components. Combined, they create the emotional connectedness and mental expansion that users report. The three ingredients in Ecstasy are:
- Stimulants, which create energy and focus as well as long periods of wakefulness
- Entactogens, which amplify feelings of empathy and self-awareness
- Hallucinogens, which augment perceptual experiences, including visual and auditory distortions and hallucinations
In the brain, the drug interferes with the production of certain feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. With sustained abuse of MDMA, there’s a high possibility of overloading the brain to the point that it no longer manages the production of those substances on its own. That’s when you start to become dependent on the drug for some of your normal functioning.
What Are the Symptoms of MDMA Abuse?
Because MDMA isn’t a legal drug, any use is abuse. In addition to the euphoria and arousal that comes with its use, some less pleasant symptoms also arise, including:
- Nausea and reduced appetite
- Headache
- Muscle and joint pain and stiffness
- Spasmodic jaw clenching
- Blurry vision
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
- Chills
- Impaired cognition
Treat more severe effects as medical emergencies that pose significant risks. These include dangerously high body temperatures (hyperthermia), dehydration, seizures, and even organ failure. These risks increase if symptoms aren’t treated promptly and can be exacerbated in certain situations, such as raves, crowds, and high activity levels, such as dancing.
How to Safely Address Ecstasy Dependence
The best way to treat Ecstasy abuse, dependence, and addiction is through behavioral therapy provided in an addiction rehab setting. At The Right Step Houston, we offer cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), both of which are considered best practices when it comes to drug rehab treatment. These evidence-based therapies are based on the principles of mindfulness. Each is unique and approaches the behavioral elements of therapy slightly differently, but they follow similar principles. A psychologist developed DBT, basing it on features of established CBT.
Your clinical team will decide what approach will work best for you based on:
- Addiction history
- Medical history
- Underlying factors such as co-occurring mental health challenges
- The possibility of unresolved trauma
- Life experience
Behavioral approaches work well in both individual therapy and group therapy. The best approach is the coordination of treatments, including any supplemental therapies, by the professionals involved in your care.
Contact The Right Step Houston Today to Get Started on Ecstasy Abuse Rehab
At The Right Step Houston, we offer medically supervised detox and inpatient and intensive outpatient rehab. We can treat co-occurring Ecstasy abuse and mental health conditions and provide a full spectrum of care with a comprehensive aftercare program that helps you transition out of rehab.
All our offerings are evidence-based and trauma-informed. We prioritize your recovery, comfort, and security at every step. Reach out today by completing our online contact form or calling 1.844.768.0169. We’re here to help you leave party drugs behind for good.