Ecstasy
 One
of the more popular drugs of the
90s, ecstasy is an extremely dangerous
synthetic narcotic with many harmful
side effects including death and
permanent brain damage. Referred
to as a ‘designer’ drug,
ecstasy is also known as 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine
or MDMA and its use is often associated
with, but not limited to, underground
raves and after-hours clubs.
Withdrawal Symptoms
A
psychologically addictive drug because of the intense feeling
of euphoria and heightened sensory stimulation that it produces,
withdrawal symptoms include:
- depression
- anxiety
- panic attacks
- sleeplessness or insomnia
- inter-personal withdrawal
- paranoid delusions
Treatment
Beginning with a period of detoxification, treatment for
ecstasy may require medical supervision followed by cognitive-behavioral
therapies including individual and group counseling. |