Are Party Drugs Addictive?

When you hear the term “party drugs,” you may not be imagining substances that are very serious. After all, with it being associated with partying, you might consider these to be substances used by teens and college students who are simply trying to have a good time. In reality, however, party drugs are very serious and can be highly addictive. They can lead to serious health complications, overdose, and death. 

Some of the most common party drugs include substances like ketamine, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). You may tell yourself you’re only going to try these substances once, but they can quickly lead you down a very dark and dangerous path. If you’re struggling with addiction to these types of substances, our team at Restoration Recovery can help you take your life back. 

Identifying Party Drugs: What Is Ketamine?

Ketamine is one of the most dangerous party drugs. It actually has a legitimate use as an anesthetic for humans and animals. However, it is often obtained illegally and used for recreational purposes. This drug has a hallucinogenic effect and can cause you to perceive things that aren’t really there. 

While using ketamine, you may feel detached from the world around you. This is why it is often used at concerts, parties, and raves with the intention of trying to amplify the experience and get lost in the music. It has a lot of common street names like Super K, Vitamin K, Special K, and Super Acid. It can be injected, mixed into beverages, or smoked. 

Tragically, ketamine has also been associated with those attempting to commit a sexual assault. It can cause a person to become immobile and unable to feel pain. As a result, you would not be able to fend off an attacker. It can be easily dropped into an individual’s drink without them knowing if they look away for just a second. 

Some people try ketamine at parties as a result of peer pressure. But even just one experience with ketamine can lead to very negative results, including possible addiction. 

Identifying Party Drugs: What Is LSD?

LSD is an illegal and highly dangerous psychedelic drug that can also cause hallucinations. There are not any accepted medical uses for this drug in the United States, and the substance is found in a type of fungus that grows on rye. LSD comes on blotter paper as dots or tablets and is taken orally. Some of its most common street names include Acid, Dots, and Mellow Yellow. 

While under the influence of LSD, you may experience a distorted perception of reality. You will not be in a position to make good decisions and may do things to endanger yourself or others. Some of the following are just a few examples of physical symptoms you may experience:

• High blood pressure 
• Dry mouth
• Sleeplessness
• High heart rate
• Trouble gauging distance 
• Sweating
• Tremors

While those who take LSD for recreational purposes are looking for the high it gives, many people experience what is known as a “bad trip.” Instead of feeling pleasure, you may feel anxious and depressed. You may also experience “flashbacks” after an extended period of time has passed since you used the drug. 

In many cases, people will use LSD alongside alcohol and other drugs. This only increases the dangerous risks posed to both your mental and physical health. Some of these effects could be long-lasting and even permanent. 

Identifying Party Drugs: What Is MDMA?

MDMA is most commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly. It is a powerful drug that affects your mood and your perception of the world around you. MDMA is commonly used at raves or in nightclubs. It is mostly taken in capsule or tablet form, but some may choose to mix it into a beverage or even snort it. 

MDMA targets certain brain chemicals that help regulate your pleasure, energy, sleep, and appetite. Many people will use this substance along with alcohol and other drugs, which can increase the risk of very dangerous side effects. In addition to possible addiction, some other potential side effects of using MDMA include:

• Depression
• Sleep problems
• Muscle cramping 
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Trouble concentrating 
• Poor memory
• Blurred vision
• Changes in appetite 

How Do I Recover From Addiction to Party Drugs?

If you’re struggling with addiction to party drugs, our team at Restoration Recovery is here to help. When you come to our facility, we have three main goals. The first among them is to help you stop using drugs by going through the detox process. We then want to help you to remain drug-free by providing you with the tools necessary to live a healthy, happy, and productive life. 

Group therapy, equine therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are just some of the treatment options we utilize. 

Perhaps you agreed to take a party drug while at a concert and told yourself it would be just one time. But as time goes on, you may find yourself unable to stop taking the drug and needing more and more of it to experience the same effects. Party drugs are addictive and can lead a person down a very dangerous and destructive path. No matter how hopeless you may feel now, there is help available – and you can live a drug-free life. Give our team at Restoration Recovery a call at (888) 290-0925 today. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our facility and the services we provide.