What makes LSD addictive?

Answer 1

Before this question is answered a distinction must be made between ecstasy and ecstasy pills. Ecstasy is one of the many street names for the chemical MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) where as ecstasy pills are tablets which are claimed to contain MDMA but may in fact contain any number of chemicals.

MDMA is NOT physically addictive. It is not addictive in the way that drugs such as alcohol, nicotine and heroine are addictive. Having said this, it has been considered to be mentally addictive for some people.

Ecstasy pills may contain any number of chemicals that are not MDMA and some of these may be addictive. The two most common addictive drugs that are found in ecstasy tablets are caffeine and amphetamines. Contrary to popular belief, Heroin and other opiates are rarely found in tables sold as ecstasy. In tests preformed by the EcstasyData.org, less then 0.1% of tablets tested contained any opiates.

In summary, MDMA (ecstasy) is NOT addictive. Ecstasy pills occasionally contain other drugs that are not MDMA and that may be addictive. The dose and method of consumption (oral) of ecstasy tablets do not often lead to physical addiction to these chemicals.

Answer 2

Ecstasy (MDMA) is not physically addictive -- meaning, a person who uses it on a regular basis will not suffer physical withdrawal symptoms when they quit. They won't get sick, the way an alcoholic or a heroin addict gets sick when they suddenly stop using.

However, like most drugs, it makes you feel really, really good, so it can be psychologically addictive: as with most drugs, regular users can build up a tolerance to it. Ecstasy works by releasing all of the serotonin (the chemical that controls your mood and sense of well-being) in your brain at once. This flood of serotonin is essentially what produces an Ecstasy high.

Since Ecstasy depletes your serotonin level, many people feel depressed, anxious, and generally unhappy for a day or so after using Ecstasy. This is called a "comedown." There is no way to replenish your serotonin level, besides waiting several weeks for your brain to fully replenish the serotonin by itself.

Users who cannot, or will not, wait that long to do Ecstasy again find that the drug doesn't have the same effect as it did before. Because their serotonin level is already low, the high is not as good as it was when their serotonin level was normal. So, they must take a double dose, or even a triple dose, to get the same high. If they continue on this way, they will eventually have to take massive doses of the drug, just to feel normal. This is what's known as a psychological addiction.

Some studies have suggested that long-term Ecstasy abuse may cause permanent brain damage, so if someone you know is abusing Ecstasy, do not hesitate to intervene. Research treatment options in your area, and try to convince the person of the numerous benefits of getting treatment.

Answer 3

Like other drugs which stimulate dopamine release, Ecstasy produces an intoxication - withdrawal cycle. After all, Ecstasy is methylenedioxymethamphetamine, a potent amphetamine and hallucinogen. Ecstasy rapidly can become physically addictive, although there is also a psychological component to addiction, as well.

Answer 4

Nothing, it is actually one of the least addictive illegal drugs out there. It is likely that those who do become addicted have a underlying emotional problem.

Answer 5

It is not physically addictive.