Facts
- Some Ecstasy users experience forceful clenching of the teeth as a result of using the drug, and individuals at clubs have been known to chew on pacifiers to relieve some of the tension.
- Reliable studies show that the burnout period Ecstasy users experience is a direct result of the depleted serotonin levels in the brain that ecstasy use creates.
- Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
- Many studies confirm that chronic Ecstasy use can result in a myriad of mental changes, and individuals who use the drug in this way typically score significantly higher on measures of obsessive traits, anxiety, paranoid thoughts, and disturbed sleep, among others.
Lansford - Gays and LesbiansGays and lesbians who develop problems with drugs and alcohol have the option of going to a drug rehab center that is specifically designed for them. Making the decision to go to one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only address their problems with drugs and/or alcohol but also address other emotional and personal issues they are struggling with. Gays and Lesbians in recovery take a closer look at how their destructive behavior was a result of inner feelings left unresolved. Counseling and/or therapy aids in resolving issues with isolation, shame, discomfort in one's own skin, feelings of rejection, etc. Once rehabilitation is complete they will be able to feel stronger about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.