Eating Disorder & Addiction Specialists Counselling for addictions, eating disorders & compulsive behaviour
Chelsea & Harley Street, central London

Most people who take Ecstasy experience after-effects related to tiredness and a darkening of the mood. A person who takes the drug at the weekend often experiences midweek depression, low concentration, and forgetfulness. The depression caused by Ecstasy can be extraordinarily intense and take several days to shift. Problematic and dependent behaviours often occur in Ecstasy users; those who "live for the weekend" and can finally take their next hit.

Ecstasy increases serotonin (the happy chemical) in the brain while the user is under the influence, but - as with everything - what goes up, must come down. A cyclical dependence on the drug to solve the downs becomes habit-forming for many users.

There's a range of physical health risks associated with long-term use, including liver, kidney, and heart- and blood-pressure conditions, as well as general degradation of the immune system (for some people). The mental health implications of long-term ecstasy use manifest as problems with memory, depression, and anxiety.

We treat our patients through a range of interventional approaches, designed precisely around the individual's emotional needs. We address the symptoms of dependency and aim to manage the triggers that cause a user to abuse the drug.

We practice an integrative approach to treatment; using a bespoke combination of psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching that helps the individual create a range of coping strategies that deal with the mental health issues that often occurs as a result of prolonged substance abuse.

We take the entire person into account. We create a system of recovery unique to every patient; addressing the emotional triggers that can cause relapse. Through a dedicated integration of therapeutic approaches, you'll develop strategies that help address the lasting psychological effects of ecstasy abuse and withdrawal.