How Can Holistic Treatment Encourage Sober Activities and Help Young Adults Avoid MDMA Exposure?
It is common for some individuals to feel significantly overwhelmed in their early adult years. Early adulthood may come with a great deal of pressure to gain professional career skills, find a committed partner, and establish new home ownership. Young adults are just discovering their life purpose. Therefore, finding activities to do in their free time is crucial to effectively decompress from life’s daily stressors. Unfortunately, many young adults are exposed to MDMA at raves and college dorm parties on the weekends. It is important for one to learn to recognize the warning signs of MDMA abuse, stay abstinent from drugs and alcohol, and explore new fun sober activities in holistic treatment at a treatment center like Restoration Recovery to limit MDMA exposure.
What Is MDMA?
According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic psychedelic drug. It is a stimulant that is known to produce energizing effects and distorted perceptions and enhance an individual’s tactile experiences. Adolescents and young adults frequently abuse MDMA. This may be done to promote feelings of closeness, euphoria, sexuality, and empathy.
Many individuals frequently depend on MDMA to reduce feelings of self-consciousness and promote overall relaxation for a good time. The drug may be recognized as tiny candies and are typically stamped with small logos. MDMA also comes in powder, capsules, and liquid forms. The stimulant can also be called “ecstasy.” Research has found that ecstasy tablets may also be laced with other harmful drugs such as:
- Methamphetamine
- Ketamine
- Cocaine
- Cathinone
- Caffeine
The Risks Associated With MDMA Exposure
There are a number of risks that come from MDMA exposure. Many young adults may feel a sudden pressure to use MDMA to fit in with peers or simply “let loose” in certain environments. They may take it without even knowing the risks associated with using the drugs. MDMA exposure is most commonly problematic at house parties, live entertainment centers, dance parties, and some nightclubs.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), studies have estimated that approximately 45 minutes after taking a single dose of MDMA an individual may experience the intoxicating effects of the drug. MDMA usage may produce reductions in predicting and perceiving motion. Therefore, an individual’s ability to make a safe judgment on the road can be reduced. Those who use MDMA may be at risk of enduring adverse health complications. For instance, a fatal MDMA overdose can be life-threatening. An individual may experience:
- Hyperthermia
- Dehydration
- High blood pressure
- Feeling faint
- Panic attacks
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Overdose
Those who use MDMA are at risk for dependency and contracting diseases. Acute warning signs of MDMA use commonly include:
- Jaw clenching
- Anxiety and aggression
- Impaired attention span
- Loss of appetite
- Disorganized thoughts
- Restless legs
- Muscle and joint stiffness
- Nausea
- Mild detachment from oneself
- Sleep disturbances
- Promiscuity
Fun Sober Activities to Do With Peers to Limit MDMA Exposure
Although many young adults are met with persistent MDMA exposure, it may help to make a few different lifestyle changes to promote a safer path moving forward. For example, one may choose to partake in unique activities that have fewer or limited substance exposure than others. It may also help to let go of relationships with others who still choose to abuse drugs. An individual may also benefit from exploring new growth opportunities. One may choose to work toward gaining a new certification, start a new business, volunteer, or raise money for certain organizations. An individual may discontinue going to nightclubs and participate in sober activities. Different sober activities include:
- Going bowling
- Attending an exercise class
- Signing up for a book club
- Attending yoga classes
- Cycling a local trail
- Participating in a marathon
- Rock climbing
- Taking a dance class
- Hosting a game night
- Trying a new local restaurant
The Benefits of Moving Forward With Restoration Recovery to Reduce MDMA Exposure
Drug and alcohol use is commonly normalized by society as a whole. Although a majority of young adults choose to misuse drugs, this does not mean it is the safest way to decompress from a chaotic lifestyle. Knowing there are several risks associated with MDMA use, participating in Restoration Recovery’s holistic treatment program can help one maintain long-term sobriety and still have fun with peers.
Various holistic modalities provide the self-help strategies needed to best understand one’s condition and effectively move forward from harmful drug use. Holistic services have the potential to reduce blood pressure, improve one’s sleep patterns, reduce stress levels, and overall improve one’s mood. Talk therapy options may also teach individuals effective ways to deflect unwanted peer pressure and take control of their lives. Different types of holistic treatments that may be fun to do with peers include:
- Group therapy
- Art therapy
- Tai chi
- Yoga and meditation
- Nutrition lessons
- Dance/movement therapy
- Recreational and leisure activities
Holistic services can help people in addiction rehab develop a stronger sense of self-identity, self-esteem, and self-confidence. Rather than just treating the disease, holistic treatment looks at a person as a whole and introduces healing to other aspects of a person. By addressing other aspects of a person, holistic therapy can promote overall well-being and support recovery from addiction. Patients facing challenges with MDMA use can participate in holistic programming alongside other therapies for additional benefit. Our California holistic rehab can treat a variety of co-occurring mental health conditions that may be linked with their drug use. Call Restoration Recovery at (888) 290-0925 to learn more about how our treatment facility can provide support.
