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For some time, scientists have been aware that using ecstasy is associated with emotional health problems, such as depression, psychotic symptoms, and anxiety disorders.
People with these conditions may be particularly susceptible to ecstasy's effects including enhanced feelings of bonding with other people, euphoria, or relaxation, hoping they can alleviate their symptoms, the researchers say.
Martin Barnes, chief executive of DrugScope said: "The suggestion that young people with emotional health problems may use ecstasy to feel better is not surprising, particularly as the drug creates feelings of euphoria and emotional closeness to others.
"This is an important contribution towards understanding why vulnerable young people, and indeed adults, are more susceptible to drug use and misuse.
"The research does raise a question as to whether ecstasy use can cause longer-term mental health problems, but certainly does not rule this out."
For some time, scientists have been aware that using ecstasy is associated with emotional health problems, such as depression, psychotic symptoms, and anxiety disorders.
People with these conditions may be particularly susceptible to ecstasy's effects including enhanced feelings of bonding with other people, euphoria, or relaxation, hoping they can alleviate their symptoms, the researchers say.
Martin Barnes, chief executive of DrugScope said: "The suggestion that young people with emotional health problems may use ecstasy to feel better is not surprising, particularly as the drug creates feelings of euphoria and emotional closeness to others.
"This is an important contribution towards understanding why vulnerable young people, and indeed adults, are more susceptible to drug use and misuse.
"The research does raise a question as to whether ecstasy use can cause longer-term mental health problems, but certainly does not rule this out."
