Ecstasy Detox

Should a habitual user of “E” consider going through a detox program?

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   1. Ecstasy is one of the most common yet most dangerous drugs available for recreation purposes. Yet, hospital visits related to use of ecstasy have risen exponentially. For this reason alone, it is wise to seek a detox program to prevent sudden problems with the heart, the respiratory system, or other brain monitored functions, which are subject to collapse. This is because ecstasy passes the blood brain barrier, in other words, can affect the motor controls which we rely on for continuing to remain alive. This can result in brain damage which certainly can occur during both use and withdrawal from this chemical cocktail. The detox procedure would be able to address any such problems quickly so that brain damage or other damage would be kept to a minimum during detox.

   2. Often a habitual user of ecstasy could have developed health problems which are not known and a detox setting can be extremely helpful to avoid further complications, which could have been prevented such as stomach ulcers or high blood pressure or damaged arteries etc. A habitual user of ecstasy should be monitored for suicidal thoughts, as the depression can be overwhelming and thinking still muddied, which can be a recipe for potential and unnecessary disaster. It is highly recommended to be safely monitored through it.

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS:

• Psychotic episodes, delusional and confused (unreal) thinking
• Anxiety, fear, paranoia
• Can’t sleep, restlessness, agitation
• Suicidal thoughts, deep and lingering depression, crying

A habitual user of ecstasy should consider a controlled detox setting for the reasons listed above. Tapering off the drug is not recommended, as it is an illegal substance and the consistency from batch to batch is never the same twice. A bit like Russian Roulette.
Once nutritional needs are met and the person is over the worst of the above symptoms, This is done in a detox center.
A rehab program should follow without delay to ensure long term success with recovery.

 

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