MDMA and ecstasy addiction may develop more subtly than other substances, but the psychological dependence and neurological damage can be profound. Recognizing the signs early matters.
If any of these resonated, our clinical team can help determine the right level of care.
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Multiple levels of care designed to meet you where you are. Step up or down as your recovery evolves — each chapter builds on the last.
Our most intensive outpatient level. Full-day programming with clinical assessments, group therapy, individual sessions, holistic activities, and daily lunch. The structured support needed to rebuild after MDMA dependency.
A structured step-down from PHP. Continued group therapy and individual sessions with more flexibility for work, school, or family. Morning, afternoon, or evening tracks.
Designed for working adults who can’t attend daytime programming. The same evidence-based IOP curriculum, delivered in the evening.
Step-down support for continued recovery momentum. Less intensive than IOP but maintains therapeutic continuity with weekly groups and individual sessions.
Full access to our programming from anywhere. HIPAA-compliant video sessions for groups, individual therapy, and psychiatric consultations.
“[Client testimonial about MDMA recovery at Trailhead — I didn’t even realize I was addicted until I couldn’t feel happy without it. The depression after rolling was destroying me. The team here helped me understand what was happening in my brain and gave me tools to heal.]”— [Client Name] • Google Review
“[Client testimonial about the personalized approach — my therapist understood that MDMA addiction looks different from other drugs. They didn’t judge my history with club culture — they just helped me find a path forward that actually worked.]”— [Client Name] • Google Review
“[Family member testimonial — we noticed our son changing — the mood swings, the memory problems, the emotional flatness between events. The family program helped us understand what MDMA was doing to his brain and how to support his recovery.]”— [Family Member] • Google Review
1. Live at home, heal during the day. Our outpatient model means you sleep in your own bed, maintain family connections, and build recovery skills in the real world from day one.
2. Flexible scheduling across three tracks. Morning, afternoon, or evening sessions — switch daily based on your work, family, or personal commitments. Our Evening Professional Track (6–9 PM) is built specifically for working adults.
3. On-site Nurse Practitioner within 24 hours. Every client meets our NP within a day of admission for psychiatric evaluation, health assessment, and medication planning for co-occurring depression, anxiety, or sleep disorders caused by MDMA use.
4. CBT-focused approach for serotonin recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the cornerstone of our MDMA treatment protocol. Our clinicians help you restructure thought patterns, manage the emotional lows of serotonin depletion, and build healthy coping skills.
5. Daily DBT skills groups provide the emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness foundation that is essential during the period when the brain’s serotonin system is recovering from MDMA damage.
6. Weekly individual therapy with a licensed therapist at every program level. One-on-one sessions aren’t a luxury — they’re a standard.
7. Client-driven therapy choice. CBT, ACT, 12-Step, SMART Recovery — your modality is based on your preferences and clinical needs, not a rigid curriculum.
8. Rapid admission. Multiple weekly admission opportunities. No months-long waitlists — begin programming within 24 to 48 hours of your first call.
9. A family-style environment where staff know every client by name. Shared lunches build fellowship. This isn’t a factory — it’s a family.
10. Holistic & experiential programming including yoga, meditation, breathwork, equine therapy at Blue Sky Farm, and sober recreational activities — healthy ways to experience joy and connection without substances.
We work with most major insurance providers. Verify your coverage in minutes.
| Provider | Network Status |
|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | In-Network |
| Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim) | In-Network |
| Point 32 Health (Tufts) | In-Network |
| Tricare | In-Network |
| Uprise Health | In-Network |
| WellSense (NH Medicaid) | In-Network |
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If you are reading this, you may have noticed changes in someone you love — mood swings that seem extreme, depression that lingers for days after a night out, memory problems, emotional withdrawal. MDMA and ecstasy can look like “just partying” from the outside, but the neurological toll is real and cumulative.
MDMA addiction is a medical condition. The drug depletes the brain’s serotonin reserves — the chemical responsible for mood, sleep, and emotional connection. Over time, the person using it literally cannot feel normal without it. Understanding this is the first step toward helping without judging.
Start by educating yourself. Learn how MDMA affects the brain and why the person you love may not see the problem clearly. The drug creates an illusion of emotional depth and connection that makes sober life feel flat by comparison. This isn’t a choice — it’s neurochemistry.
Set clear boundaries with love. “I care about you, and I’m worried about what this is doing to you.” Have the conversation when they are sober, using “I” statements rather than accusations. Offer specific next steps: “I found a program in Salem — can we call together?”
Take care of yourself, too. Consider therapy or our monthly family education groups on Zoom. Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and ongoing family support — for all family members ages 18 and up, past and present clients.
Resistance to treatment for MDMA is common — many people don’t consider ecstasy addictive or see their use as problematic until the consequences become undeniable.
Our family support program is open to all family members ages 18+, past and present clients.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in Salem, New Hampshire — minutes from the Massachusetts border and easily accessible from communities across southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts.
103 Stiles Rd, Suites 1 & 2, Salem, NH 03079If MDMA is affecting your mood, memory, relationships, work, or ability to enjoy life without the drug — or if the comedowns are getting longer and more severe — treatment may be appropriate. Our clinical team can conduct a free assessment over the phone to help determine the right level of care.
PHP clients attend Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. A typical day includes group therapy (CBT, DBT, or ACT), an individual session with your assigned clinician, psychoeducation, holistic activities like breathwork or yoga, and lunch. You go home each evening — this is outpatient treatment, not residential.
There is no FDA-approved medication specifically for MDMA addiction. However, our Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medications to manage the depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and emotional instability that accompany MDMA withdrawal and serotonin depletion. Treatment focuses on behavioral therapies — particularly CBT — which are the most effective approaches for club drug dependencies.
Research suggests that the brain’s serotonin system can begin significant recovery within 3–6 months of sustained abstinence, with continued improvement over 12–18 months. Cognitive function, mood stability, and the ability to experience natural emotional warmth all improve progressively. Our treatment programs support you through the critical early months.
Most major insurance plans cover substance use treatment. We are in-network with Anthem BCBS, Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts), Tricare, Uprise Health, and WellSense (NH Medicaid). Use the verification form above or call our admissions team — we can typically verify benefits within minutes.
Most clients begin treatment within 24 to 48 hours of their initial call. We have multiple admission windows each week. If your situation is urgent, same-day admission may be available when clinically appropriate.
Yes. Many clients who use MDMA also use other substances — alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, or other club drugs. Our clinical team is trained to treat polysubstance use disorders as well as dual diagnosis conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Your treatment plan is individualized to address everything you’re dealing with.
When you’re ready to move from reading to recovering, we’re here.
