Ecstasy Usage, Addiction and Signs Portland OR

Ecstasy overdoses can be fatal, as they may result in heart failure or extreme heat stroke. The effects start after about 20 minutes and can last for hours. These is a ‘rush’ feeling followed by a feeling of calm and a sense of well being to those around, often with a heightened perception of color and sound.

CODA Inc
(503) 239-8400
1027 East Burnside Street
Portland, OR
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Allied Health Services
(503) 226-2203
2600 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR
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(866) 762-3766
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Quest Center for Intergrated Health
(503) 238-5203
2901 East Burnside
Portland, OR
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Criminal justice clients

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CRC Health
(503) 226-2203
808 SW Alder Street
Portland, OR
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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InAct Inc
(503) 228-9229x203
727 NE 24th Avenue
Portland, OR
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Men''s Resource Center
(503) 235-3433
12 SE 14th Avenue
Portland, OR
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Siloam International Inc
(503) 381-5881
732 SW 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Lutheran Community Services NW
(503) 231-7480x644
605 SE 39th Avenue
Portland, OR
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
French, German, Russian, Spanish

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Heidi Brockman-Astrue LPC MAC
(503) 220-0520
511 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Central City Concern
(503) 235-3546
2545 NE Flanders Street
Portland, OR
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Ecstasy Usage, Addiction and Signs

A number of short term and long term adverse effects results due to the usage of ecstasy while it is not as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Some of the adverse effects that this ecstasy can cause include nausea, chills, hallucinations, sweating, tremors, muscle cramping, increases in body temperature, involuntary teeth clenching, and blurred vision. Ecstasy users also report after-effects of anxiety, paranoia, and depression. An ecstasy overdose is characterized by high blood pressure, faintness, panic attacks, and, in more severe cases, loss of consciousness, seizures, and a drastic rise in body temperature. Ecstasy overdoses can be fatal, as they may result in heart failure or extreme heat stroke. The effects start after about 20 minutes and can last for hours. These is a ‘rush’ feeling followed by a feeling of calm and a sense of well being to those around, often with a heightened perception of color and sound. Some people actually feel sick and experience stiffening of arms, legs and particularly the jaw along with sensations of thirst, sleeplessness, depression and paranoia. Gives a feeling of energy. Some mild hallucinogenic effects.Many problems users encounter with Ecstasy are similar to those found with the use of amphetamines and cocaine. They include increases in heart rate and blood pressure, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, chills, sweating, and such psychological problems as confusion, depression, sleep problems, craving, severe anxiety, paranoia...

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