What is Ecstasy?
Ecstasy is an amphetamine derivative called methylene dioxide methamphetamine (MDMA). Its effects are similar to both amphetamines and hallucinogens. Ecstasy is usually sold in tablet or capsule form. The tablets or capsules are white, brown, pink, or yellow.
Some bear images of birds and hearts. They are called “White Doves.” They are sold at very high prices. They are often purchased by word of mouth at entertainment venues.
What are the effects of ecstasy?
* Its effects are similar to amphetamines. It can cause insomnia, temporary hyper-suspiciousness, and paranoia.
* Ecstasy causes symptoms such as increased body temperature, blood pressure and pulse rate, constriction of pupils and sweating.
*Addicted individuals cannot enjoy anything without using ecstasy.
* May cause liver failure. Users may experience dehydration, increased body temperature, and sudden death due to the additives it contains.
Treatment of Ecstasy Addiction
At Pembe Köşk Psychiatric Hospital, ecstasy addiction treatment is provided in two ways: outpatient and inpatient.
1-Outpatient Treatment
Ecstasy addiction treatment is available on an outpatient basis at Pembe Köşk Psychiatric Hospital, meaning it’s not an inpatient treatment. Outpatient ecstasy addiction treatment is available for those who use infrequently and who don’t have symptoms requiring hospitalization. Outpatient addiction treatment initially consists of 3 meetings per week for a period of 1 month. Patients can be admitted directly to the outpatient program. It can be applied after detoxification treatment, or directly to medical treatment and psychological support program in patients who do not require detoxification treatment. Outpatient treatment includes individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and medication as well as other psychosocial support programs. Families are also informed and supported through interviews in the program. If 1 month of treatment is not enough, the program can be extended according to need and demand. Patients who are unsuccessful in the outpatient treatment program are provided with the opportunity to participate in the inpatient treatment program. If one month of treatment is not sufficient, the program can be extended as needed.
2-Inpatient Ecstasy Treatment
Inpatient treatment programs are offered at Pembe Köşk Psychiatric Hospital for ecstasy addicts, those who require intensive psychological rehabilitation and medication under the supervision of a medical doctor, or those who are unsuccessful in outpatient treatment.
During a minimum 21-day inpatient treatment program, medication is administered under the supervision of specialists to maintain patient motivation for treatment. In addition, the patient undergoes an intensive daily treatment program. Throughout the treatment, the patient receives one-on-one psychological consultations with a psychologist to address psychological issues. In addition to substance abuse treatment, daily medical treatments are administered by a medical doctor at our center, and patients are under 24-hour medical supervision.
If the patient wishes, he/she can stay in the treatment center for a long time and benefit from psychological treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Rehabilitation Program:
After the initial 21-day detoxification treatment period, suitable patients are admitted to the rehabilitation program. Rehabilitation and psychosocial support programs are conducted for a minimum of 1 month and extend to 2 months, 3 months and 6 months. It is generally preferred that patients stay in the treatment center for at least 3 months.
In the inpatient program, patients participate in daily psychiatric consultation, individual psychological therapy, group therapy, occupational therapy, life skills training, activities such as walking, sports and spa, yoga and movie watching. In addition to all these treatment and rehabilitation program activities, families are also interviewed. Each patient has a psychiatric consultation throughout the day, individual and group therapy with 3 different psychologists, a psychological counseling session for life skills training, a medical doctor check-up for medical problems, and activity programs with experts for sports, hiking, spa and yoga programs. These applications are performed under the control of a doctor and nurse for 24 hours.
The content of psychological interviews includes topics such as substance use history, substance effects, self-evaluation, addiction, high-risk situations, coping with the desire and urge to use substances, resisting insistence, coping with substance-related thoughts, coping with anger, and decision-making.
All-Day Rehabilitation Program
08:30-09.00 Starting the day and preparation
09.00-10.00 Breakfast
10.00-11.00 Good Morning Group Meeting
11.00-11.30 Coffee Break-Rest Time
11.30-12.30 Training Hour (life skills training)
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-15.00 Occupational Therapy
15.00-16.00 Individual Psychological Interview
15.00-17.00 Psychiatric Interview
17:00-18:00 Sports (walking, swimming, etc.), Spa.
18.00-19.00 Dinner
20.00-22:30 Movie Time
In addition to this program and psychological interviews, family therapies are also provided.
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