Research highlights danger of Ecstasy

Scientists are warning that Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other stimulants such as speed and crystal meth.

Scientists are warning that Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other stimulants such as speed and crystal meth.

Researchers looked at stimulant-related deaths between 1997 and 2007.

But they were unable to explain why the dance drug was more toxic when taken by 16 to 24 year-olds, compared to older users.

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