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Question Title: MDMA effects on the brain

Forum: Neurology Forum
Topic: Neurology - General


I am a 27 yo/male and have been using MDMA for about 4 years.
I was wondering what effects it has on the nerological processes and
long term effects.
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MDMA ("ectasy") is a high potency amphetamine compound that can cause amongst other types of permanent brain damage: brain hemorrhages, stroke, psychosis, hallucinations, a paranoid state, and irreversible cognitive impairment, in addition to its extreme addiction potential. In short, over time (and sometimes it's a short amount of time), it can turn your brain into toast. It can also result in irreversible damage to the heart and cardiovascular system. Amphetamine addiction can be an especially stubborn problem, and only a very motivated patient placed in a comprehensive, inpatient chemical dependency treatment program is likely to succeed in escaping the ravages of this especially dangerous drug. Any sane person would obviously advise anyone using it to stop, but this is obviously not an easy thing to do. The Cleveland Clinic does have a comprehensive chemical dependency treatment program directed by Dr. Collins. If you would be interested in receiving more information about this program, our number is 1-800-223-2273 (ask for chemical dependency treatment/dept. of psychiatry). Of course, treatment anywhere is greatly preferred over continued destruction of brain cells via the ongoing use of this not infrequently lethal drug. We sincerely hope you choose to seek such treatment. Please remember that information provided on the forum is intended for general medical informational purposes only.


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