WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T SEEK HELP AFTER SEIZURES WHEN TAKING DRUGS MDMA, SPEED, OR ALCOHOL MIXED TOGETHER

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T SEEK HELP AFTER SEIZURES WHEN TAKING DRUGS MDMA, SPEED, OR ALCOHOL MIXED TOGETHER

From my personal view, failure to seek medical treatment after having a seizure when taking drugs, MDMA, and other stimulants can negatively affect the victim. The side effects of seizures differ in individuals based on the type of triggers, the seriousness of the seizure attack, and frequency. When not attended to, drug-induced seizures can increase the risks of cognitive decline as most stimulants impact the brain by limiting the oxygen supply, which can damage certain brain parts if the seizure occurs repeatedly. At times, unstoppable seizures can cause permanent injuries to the body, such as on the brain, head, neck, or back. Seizures can also trigger problems in the circadian rhythm, increasing the chances of heart attacks or future heart problems. Some people feel confused, have intense headaches, loose bowel movements, troubled breathing, and SUDEP in extreme but rare cases. If left untreated, you put yourself at a greater risk of getting another seizure which might be more severe.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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