Orange County Ecstasy Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Ecstasy is a street slang for a type of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) which is an illegal, synthetically developed drug. Ecstasy is a stimulant and is known to have hallucinogenic tendencies. First developed in the early 1900’s and prescribed for individuals desiring an appetite suppressant. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that ecstasy made the transition to the street, becoming an illicit drug. Once this happened, there was a call to discontinue ecstasy production, and the drug became illegal. The thought process was that an illegal drug would create a shortage of the drug, limiting its illicit use. Quite the opposite happened and ecstasy was manufactured by underground means. The result was that the purity of the product sold on the street would vary wildly from dealer to dealer. Without any oversight group, it was impossible to regulate the makeup of new ecstasy released on the street.

Most individuals who find themselves struggling with ecstasy addiction remark that their illicit drug use began rather innocently. Teenagers and college students seem to be particularly vulnerable to the pressure to try the drug while attending parties and functions. This is true for incoming college freshmen who are still trying to find their way socially. College parties are an invitation for social interaction, and are also often riddled with drug dealers. It is not uncommon for these students to accept drugs from others, with the promise that it will allow him to fit in better. Because the drug abuse gave the individual some freedom from their apprehensions, the next opportunity to use the drug may be very attractive. This is how ecstasy addiction can happen within a few short weeks.