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Early Period From Ecstasy Use

Having a period early seems to be a matter of debate among female Ecstasy users, since some women do experience variations in their natural cycle, while others do not notice anything in particular related to the use of Ecstasy and their period. There is no medical information on how an early period can be one of the effects of Ecstasy, so there is only mythical evidence that this might be true. Here are some facts on Ecstasy use and how it might influence the period in a female user. Hormonal Reactions Although Ecstasy long term effects do not seem to intersect with those related to women’s period, some things point out that the modifications in the brain chemistry can have an important influence on other body reactions. The sudden release of serotonin, the natural antidepressant made by our bodies, is not the only thing that takes place in the body. A high level of prolactin can also be part of effects of Ecstasy that are commonly known; this is a substance produced by the body that can influence the action of gonadotropins, hence the variations in a women’s period. Such hormonal reactions cannot be included on a list of Ecstasy long term effects, but they can have a temporary effect, that might explain why some women have their period earlier with Ecstasy use. Stress A woman’s period is influenced by many factors, including stress. Ecstasy use is associated with a type of stress that the body goes through that may ...

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Depression from Ecstasy Use

Nowadays, a great number of people get involved in the business of taking recreational drugs to experience the state of being high and frenzy. From rave parties to discotheques, these ecstasy drugs are available at numerous joints where young people come for hanging out. Unfortunately, these ecstasy drugs are addictive and nature and make people crave for them on regular basis, quite easily. Adults, even after knowing its harmful effects get used to this lethal practice and come under its excruciating effects. Regular intake of these drugs brings changes in individual’s state of mind. Also, it is pertinent to mention that addictiveness of ecstasy may also push your loved one into the trap of depressive illness or commonly known as depression. Ecstasy and Depression Information Brain functions with the help of certain chemicals which are called neurotransmitters. These chemicals are responsible for all the feelings we experience. In simple language, one may say that neurotransmitters control our emotions. Now, when an individual feels depressed, the level of these chemicals gets altered. Regular use of recreational of ecstasy drugs may also affect these chemicals. Hence, it may not be wrong to say that depressive illness symptoms may develop, as a direct outcome of taking ecstasy drugs or as part of withdrawal symptoms when one stops taking drugs all of a sudden. But thankfully, today we have booth good therapies and humongous availability of natural antidepressants to treat long term depression symptoms. Depression Medication Initial stages of depressions can be treated with ...

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