What is ecstasy addiction?
Ecstasy users may encounter problems similar to those experienced by amphetamine and cocaine users, including addiction. Individuals may use this drug chronically despite the negative psychological and physical symptoms the drug may produce. The symptoms of ecstasy addiction include but are not limited to: • Nausea • Cold sweats • Hallucinations • Tremors • Double vision • Muscle cramps Ecstasy is psychologically addicting and the most common withdrawal symptoms include: • Depression • Anxiety • Panic attacks • Sleeplessness • “De-personalization” • “De-realization” • Paranoid delusions What are the long-term effects of ecstasy use? Many problems users encounter with Ecstasy are similar to those found with the use of amphetamines and cocaine. Ecstasy’s chemical cousin, MDA, destroys cells that produce serotonin in the brain. These cells play a direct roll in regulating aggression, mood, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain. Methamphetamine, also similar to Ecstasy, damages b
