ECSTASY

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ECSTASY ADDICTION

AND DEPENDENCE:

ADDICTION = Defined as compulsive substance abuse despite

negative consequences.

It is possible to build up a tolerance to ecstasy, which means

people need to take more of the drug in order to get the same

buzz. This likely to happen with ecstasy pills due to their

unpredictability of strength (one pill could equate to the

strength of two). There is no way of knowing this unless the pills

get tested.

DEPENDENCE = When the body physically relies on a drug.

This tolerance build up can lead individuals to take more ecstasy

at a more frequent rate, which can cause you to develop a

psychological dependence. Regular use can lead to physical

withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop or cut back.

Irritability

Less interested in things that

don’t involve ecstasy

Impulsiveness

Depression / anxiety

Tried stopping but wasn’t able

to

Need larger quantities to

maintain a high

Decreased appetite

If any of these statements

apply to you and you use

ecstasy, you may be addicted

and at risk of developing a

dependence.

It is never too late to get

help. See ‘Useful Contacts’

for how to access help that

suits you.

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