Can I get addicted to Ecstasy?
Is Ecstasy addictive? Many people report withdrawal symptoms like fatigue, loss of appetite, depression and trouble focusing. Even if a user doesn’t get addicted, there are four major dangers:
The Four Dangers
Danger No. 1: What is sold as Ecstasy might not be Ecstasy (MDMA) at all, but a mix of harmful drugs and toxic substances.
Danger No. 2: Users quickly build a tolerance, needing more of the drug to achieve the same high.
As doses increase, so do the severity of side effects. When the effects of Ecstasy diminish, many turn to even riskier drugs.
Danger No. 3: To cope with the aftereffects of Ecstasy, users may resort to stronger substances like heroin or cocaine. In fact, research shows that most Ecstasy users don’t stop at Ecstasy—they go on to combine it with other drugs.
Danger No. 4: Believing Ecstasy is needed for fun leads people to take it more often. This can make them use it beyond raves and parties. Like other stimulant drugs, users continue to take Ecstasy despite experiencing unpleasant effects.
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