MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), also known as ecstasy or molly is a psychoactive drug which releases high levels of serotonin in a short amount of time. Since MDMA produces a euphoric sensation, it is widely popular at clubs or ‘raves’, where music is played and people dance all night long. Although claims made by MDMA addiction information services state that MDMA is not an addictive drug, MDMA users can still get cravings for the drug . There are MDMA addiction effects that can start even after the first use of MDMA. MDMA Addiction Effects Drugs like cocaine and heroin are physically addictive. However, an MDMA addiction is a physiological addiction. Frequent MDMA users eventually establish a high tolerance for the drug and are forced to double or even triple their MDMA dosage to reach a state of ecstasy.  Other MDMA addiction effects include chronic depression. Since this drug is a mood enhancer, ecstasy users tend to rely on the drug to give them that feeling of joy. A sign of MDMA addiction starts to form when a person is unable to go for a period of more than one month without thinking of the drug. To avoid tolerating MDMA, people should take monthly breaks in between usage, yet many users have difficulties doing so. MDMA addiction effects can be damaging to a person’s psyche. They are constantly thinking about their next high and become oblivious to everything else around them. Long term side effects from an MDMA addiction include constant mood swings, ...

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