The word “drugs,” like many others, can be used in different ways and each way can have a different meaning. Someone may say, “I have to go get my drugs,” implying that a trip to the local pharmacy is forthcoming, where legally and properly prescription drugs will be purchased. Further, these drugs, once acquired, will be taken exactly as they should be.
Still another might say, “I have to go get my drugs,” and still be referring to a trip to the local pharmacy. However, the same legally prescribed and purchased drugs are being abused.
Yet another person may be on the same mission--procuring drugs. However, these drugs have not been legally prescribed, and it is not legal to sell them.One example of an illicit drug is Ecstasy. Ecstasy is the common name for MDMA or 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methamphetamine (C11H15NO2).
Ecstacy produces a euphoric effect, and can lead to a lowering of inhibitions. It also acts as a stimulant. Ecstacy was first intended to be used as an appetite suppressant; however, in the ‘70s, it was used by doctors if it was determined that the use of certain drugs during psychotherapy might be warranted. It was during the ‘70s and ‘80s, however, when it was still being prescribed as a part of psychotherapy, that it started becoming available through illicit means.
The DEA banned the legal use of Ecstacy in 1985, but by then it was very popular with truck drivers who used it to stay awake during long hauls, and continued to gain popularity as both a stimulant and a “recreational” or “club” drug.
Because of its continued illegal use, abuse of Ecstacy does occur. However, Ecstacy drug abuse help is available. As mentioned earlier, however, legally prescribed drugs are often abused. One of the most abused prescription drugs is Valium. This is especially tragic because when used properly, Valium can actually help reduce the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, as well as serve other therapeutic uses.
Valium does have a tendency to be very addictive, though. That is why treatment programs are available for Valium drug addiction. The person who has legally purchased his or her drugs and is using them as they are meant to be has no need for drug abuse treatment as long as things remain on their proper course.
For those who are addicted to prescription or illicit drugs, however, help is available. By calling 1-800-559-9503 or visiting http://drugabusehelp.com/, you can obtain information of treatment programs for both illicit drug abuse and prescription drug abuse.
