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Ecstasy is Harmless Isn’t it?
By Alex Christie (BA Hons, LCHE, MARH, B.Inst.A.T.)
Ecstasy allergy is a subject open to discussion since the term “allergy” is typically defined as reactions to harmless substances where IgE antibody response is involved, and studies show that ecstasy is not harmless. If you are reacting to Ecstasy is this an ecstasy allergy or simply the side-effect of drug usage?
If you suspect you have an ecstasy allergy, what you are reacting to is methylene-dioxymeth-amphetamine crystal. Other names for ecstasy include disco biscuit, hug drug, XTC, go, X, Adam, MDMA. It is a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects. MDMA is often used at parties because it enables party-goers to remain active for long periods of time.
Pure ecstasy use is rare, as is ecstasy allergy. The majority of people who take ecstasy also use other drugs, and some of these drugs have been shown to impair mental health. The use of large amounts of cannabis, LSD, alcohol and/or amphetamine alongside ecstasy is often ignored. Many weekend ecstasy users are also daily or near daily users of cannabis, which makes the 'come down' and mood cycle less apparent. The use of cannabis has been linked to relapse in schizophrenia. Also, you may unknowingly have taken one of several other drugs sold as “ecstasy” such as MDEA, MDA, MBDB, MDE, 2CB, Ketamine, amphetamine, LSD, and pseudo-ephedrine. Some of the adverse effects attributed to ecstasy may be due to 'dodgy E' rather than pure MDMA.
Ecstasy Allergy and Common Allergic Responses
If you have an ecstasy allergy you will exhibit one or several of the classical allergy symptoms ranging from rhinitis, asthma, atopic eczema, uricaria, angioedema (swelling due to fluid escaping from tiny blood vessels into the surrounding area), or anaphylaxis following drug use.
Ecstasy the Side-Effects
Before you decide you have ecstasy allergy consider the typical side-effects of taking MDMA. While under the influence of the drug, users may sometimes experience confusion, disorientation, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, depersonalisation, de-realisation, perceptual disorders and hallucinations, paranoia and psychotic phenomena. These symptoms can occur during and sometimes days or weeks after taking MDMA.
Ecstasy can upset the balance of the mind by releasing disturbing material from the unconscious, which may result in anxiety, depression, insomnia and nightmares. There is also some evidence of serotonin deficits in human ecstasy users. As low serotonin has been linked to depression and anxiety, it has been suggested that heavy users of ecstasy may be at increased risk of developing psychological problems of this nature.
Not ecstasy allergy but ecstasy use alone can damage brain cells critical to thought and memory. Participants in a study that lasted one year, who were taking ecstasy on average 2.4 times a month, found that their ability to recall a story after a brief delay declined 50% over the course of the year. This may be due to the fact that ecstasy works in the hippocampus, the part of the brain associated with learning and forming of new memories.
Users of MDMA face many of the same risks as users of other stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines, none of which indicate an ecstasy allergy. These include increases in heart rate and blood pressure, a special risk for people with circulatory problems or heart disease, and other symptoms such as muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, and chills or sweating. In high doses, MDMA can interfere with the body's ability to regulate temperature. This can lead to a sharp increase in body temperature (hyperthermia), resulting in liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system failure. Because MDMA can interfere with its own metabolism (breakdown within the body), potentially harmful levels of the drug can build up with repeated drug use within a short period of time.
Ecstasy Allergy or Side Effects of Drug-Use?
If you are wondering if your symptoms indicate an ecstasy allergy, or if they are simply side-effects of taking ecstasy I recommend you visit your nearest qualified homeopath and kinesiologist and have a test. This should verify which you are suffering from. In either case homeopathy can offer treatment that will minimise the damage from taking Ecstasy. Homeopathic treatment can also support you in more easily coming off the drug and reducing drug-craving.
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