Ecstasy Rehab Spain
If you or a loved one are caught up in a drug addiction then you’ll understand how difficult it can be to give up the substance that’s affecting your life so deeply. Many addicts come to our drug addiction treatment centre in the heart of Spain having tried to beat their addiction multiple times using various addiction treatment options. But this isn’t a failure.
Some treatment options work better than others for certain people. At InnerLife Recovery we make it our mission to find what works for you – which is why we offer a fully bespoke programme at our rehab treatment centre.
Substance use disorders need to be carefully picked apart with professional help in the right environment. This is true for all drugs and addictions – including ecstasy addiction.
Talk with a member of our team today and find out how we can support you through your ecstasy addiction and turn your life around once and for all.
What Is Ecstasy Addiction?
Ecstasy, also commonly known as MDMA, is a stimulant psychedelic controlled substance that can become addictive for some individuals. The high experienced from taking MDMA can become addictive as a way to escape reality for individuals suffering with mental health conditions or dealing with difficult personal circumstances.
Multiple studies in the UK and US (such as Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, Drug Enforcement Administration, and NHS studies) have been completed to try and work out just how prevalent ecstasy use and abuse is, and whilst numbers differ, it’s clear that ecstasy use is a huge problem around the world, affecting far more people than most realise. This is important because when you’re facing addiction, it can often feel like you’re completely alone.
Just like any drug, the initial high experienced after the first time using it will never truly be replicated, and often people ‘chase the high’, despite negative consequences, by using more and more of the drug each time or increasing the frequency of use to try and achieve similar results. This can lead to a physical dependency in conjunction with a psychological dependency which can make the ecstasy abuse cycle so difficult to break.
Ecstasy pills have a fast effect on the body – we’ll cover the symptoms and signs of ecstasy use and ecstasy abuse below – but it’s clear how such a powerful drug can have a strong impact on a person and how this can develop into a substance use disorder over time.
What Is The Cycle Of Ecstasy Addiction?
We’ve already touched on the fact that ecstasy addiction can be broadly attributed to two dependencies: physical and psychological – but let’s explore how these two things can happen below and how they combine to encourage people to abuse ecstasy more and more.
The Psychological Aspect Of Ecstasy Abuse
Drug abuse is predominantly a mental health concern in most cases. Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma related mental illness have all been long associated with substance abuse – and ecstasy is no different.
Ecstasy offers a certain release from reality, if only for a little while, and has a direct affect on the brain’s reward system. This essentially means that your brain releases hits of dopamine, and similar feel good hormones, that send signals to your brain and body that makes you feel good. In the case of ecstasy, this usually presents as feelings of euphoria and positive emotions.
An individual can become just as addicted to these positive emotions as they can the drug itself, often experiencing withdrawal symptoms relating to mood and emotion when they aren’t using ecstasy. The feelings experienced when taking MDMA can be an escape mechanism for many people, and that’s how psychological dependency on the drug can begin for drug users.
The Physical Aspect Of Ecstasy Abuse
Of course, taking ecstasy has a very real, measurable effect on the body, causing symptoms such as tight jaws, muscle clenching, and excessive energy levels often resulting in days spent without sleep. This can have serious effects on the body which can cause long term issues, but often this is ignored in favour of chasing the high and continuing to take the drug.
The very first step in treating any ecstasy addiction is removing the drug from the body. Once you’re drug free, you can stop focussing on the physical and start tackling the root cause: the psychological. We support you through a controlled detox at our private drug rehab treatment centre, meaning your withdrawal symptoms are controlled for a more comfortable detoxification process.
By removing the physical dependence, the drug automatically has less of a hold on you, which is why it’s always our initial priority at InnerLife.
How Do I Spot An Ecstasy Addiction In Myself Or Others?
There are a number of common signs and symptoms of ecstasy addiction that could suggest a problem with ecstasy abuse:
- Increased senses
- Positive emotions and sensations
- Feelings of heightened empathy
- Dilated pupils
- Teeth clenching
- Tension in the muscles
- Frequent dry mouth and thirst
- Excessive sweating
- Euphoria
- Heightened sexual arousal and promiscuity
- Heightened energy levels
- A lack of physical pain
- Lack of negative feelings
- Reduced impulse control
More serious symptoms that can be experienced following ecstasy addiction include:
- Psychosis
- Nerve damage
- Increased depression and anxiety long term
- Brain damage
- Death
There are other signs and symptoms that may be experienced, but the above are key examples and serve as warnings when ecstasy use becomes an addiction involving more frequent uses and larger amounts of the drug.
If you notice these signs in yourself or others and feel help is needed, then contact our team today.h all of these issues and stop your cocaine addiction in its tracks. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
How Can InnerLife Help?
We follow a set process when supporting individuals that come to our rehab centre in Spain to ensure everybody has the best opportunity to beat their addiction.
Detoxification
The first step is a controlled detox with a specialist member of our medical team that can ensure the process of removing the drug from your body is handled with care and consideration for your comfort.
Often long term MDMA use can be difficult to tackle at this first hurdle because withdrawal symptoms can be so severe that it’s often easier for an individual to take the drug to avoid those symptoms than it is to push through them and get to the other side.
We ensure the detox process is smooth and controlled so you’re able to get through it and begin to tackle the root of your addiction.
Bespoke Plan Of Action
The beauty of opting for a private rehab facility is that we’re able to offer a more bespoke treatment plan, individualised to ensure it’s as useful to you as possible. We aim for the best results for everyone we work with, and we’ve found that the secret to our success is the focussed treatment plans we create.
Recovery from addiction is a very personal mission, but that doesn’t mean it has to be one you take alone. Our approach is always collaborative, meaning we’ll take your feedback into account to ensure you’re being treated in a way that actually works for you.
Using our expertise and your feedback, we’ll create a treatment plan designed for success, to help you beat your ecstasy addiction once and for all.
Talking Therapies
Our sharpest therapeutic tool is talking therapy. It’s where you can unpick the root cause of your problem with professional help and come to understand the different coping strategies you can use instead of drugs to deal with your emotions and experiences in a healthier way.
We offer two types of talking therapy – the first is personal talking therapy. This involves one to one talking therapy sessions with a licensed professional, where you’ll be able to examine the thoughts and emotions that actually drive your drug taking behaviours, so you can learn different coping mechanisms to prevent that behaviour from recurring.
The second of our therapies on offer is group therapy. We understand this can be daunting to think about, but we assure you that those who stay with us find group therapy sessions to be some of the most valuable. First, it allows you to share your success stories and hear others’, offering encouragement, and second, over time, it allows you to form a support system that gives you a sense of accountability.
Holistic Approach
It isn’t all just detoxification and talking at our Spain drug addiction centre, we actually look at other holistic activities that can all be an integral part of your recovery. Whilst art therapy might not seem like an activity that could help you work through your addiction, having other activities to focus on that brings you joy and positive experiences is a vital part of your addiction treatment.
We offer a full activity programme ranging from spiritual counselling and art therapy, to personal training and cold water work. We have a range of different treatments for you to choose from, all of which could prove beneficial in supporting you through your recovery.
Aftercare
All of our support packages include comprehensive aftercare support to ensure you adjust to home life successfully after leaving our residential rehab facility.
Ongoing support ensures long term success, which is why we make sure you know we’re always here to support you through your difficult days and celebrate your good ones.
Why Choose Us?
Contact Us Today
If you’re ready to start on your road to recovery, or you want to help a loved one on their first step, then speak to us today. Let’s see how we can help.