Addiction means physical and psychological dependence on psychoactive substances (for example tobacco, alcohol, heroin and other central nervous system stimulant chemicals) which, when taken in the system, cross the blood-brain barrier, temporarily altering the chemical balance of the brain. Rehab is to reverse the adverse effects of addiction.
MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) – colloquially known as ecstasy, is an entactogenic drug of the phenethy lamine and amphetamine class of drugs. It can induce euphoria, a sense of intimacy with others, and diminished anxiety and depression. People associated with the fields of psychology and cognitive therapy, have suggested MDMA may have therapeutic benefits and facilitate therapy sessions in certain individuals. Clinical trials are now testing the therapeutic potential of MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety associated with terminal cancer. Ecstasy can be taken as a pill, tablet or capsule. Some users use the drug using a method known as "shafting" or "shelving" which involves inserting a pill or tablet into the anus. It can also be injected.
But ecstasy addiction is also growing. Ecstasy is not physically addictive like cocaine, nicotine and heroin. Many users are, however, addicted to the emotional state they reach on the drug. Like its name implies, users fell happy, relaxed and loving while under this drug's influence. This euphoric effect can last for between three and five hours. Ecstasy use also decreases appetite and the need for sleep, which is an attractive feature for college students. This secondary effect of taking Hug can last for between 24 and 72 hours. Some feel they cannot live without it and become regular weekly users.
Ecstasy addiction is seductive - many users secretly know they would have difficulty going without it in the future, but wouldn't like to admit to it in terms of addiction. Calling a regular Ecstasy user an addict usually provokes a negative reaction. That doesn't mean that a regular user of the Love Drug doesn't have a problem. Ecstasy addiction is not only hazardous but also potentially deadly. A recent study though, shows that young and healthy people, who normally do not do drugs, are dying from ecstasy addiction. Surprisingly those most likely to die from ecstasy addiction were young, healthy people who otherwise normally do not use drugs. The best drug rehab program for a habitual ecstasy addiction involves a great deal of counseling and close monitoring of the addict’s emotional needs and sense of well-being.
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