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Mind Altering Drugs
by Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ June 13, 2024
*Although we wrote this post together, we have chosen to present the following through Mom’s eyes.
Awareness to Mind-Altering Drugs
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy and considered a mind-altering drug is being considered as a treatment for PTSD.
I know I am old — actually on the tic-toc life chart, I am a few months away from what is considered the “Late Adult” stage — but regardless, I can’t seem to comprehend the safety of this.
I suppose if used as an FDA approved treatment for PTSD, it would be regulated more than buying it on the street.
But then again, I know firsthand how even a FDA approved drug can end up not being prescribed correctly or controlled appropriately by the prescriber.
Things do change, I am aware of that. And the science behind things can often change.
So let’s take a closer look at the current facts regarding MDMA.
The Facts about MDMA
MDMA (Ecstasy) acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic. It is a synthetic chemical made in labs.
In my research, I have found that MDMA is rarely used by itself and can be used as what it considered a “date rape” drug.
Currently the legal status of MDMA in the United States is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning it has high potential for abuse.
Some unwanted physical effects Include:
- increased heart rate
- motor activity
- alertness
- out of range blood pressure
- muscle tension and cramps
- tremors, involuntary teeth clenching
- nausea
- faintness
- chills
- sweating
- blurred vision
- chronic use can produce damage to the serotonin system
I also have trouble being nonchalant in trusting how a mind-altering drug will be used and prescribed.
- Will the prescriber prescribe it based on the individual themselves or just as a normal course of treatment?
It is important to recognize that everyone is different especially when a drug treatment plan is considered.
Just because one person doesn’t become addicted to a drug, doesn’t mean the next person won’t.
My daughter, Nikki, is proof of that. She never did drugs and never craved drugs before she began her prescription drug program.
Now she has cravings to do drugs as well as becoming an alcoholic while being on mental health prescription drugs.
These are facts. Hopefully when seeking a drug treatment program, you will consider them.
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