What can I do to make sure I don get neurotoxic damage from MDMA?
There is only one absolutely proven, foolproof way to avoid neurotoxicity and other risks: Don’t use drugs. If that’s not an option for you, there are still some things that we believe can reduce the risk of neurotoxicity. • Only take one dose on a given day/weekend. It’s a common practice among ravers to take more ‘ecstasy’ when they start to ‘come down’ off the first dose. While this may keep the party going, it may also be dangerous; the more pills you take in an evening, the greater the risk is of all sorts of bad things happening, including neurotoxicity. • Don’t mix MDMA with other stimulants, such as amphetamines (speed/meth.) Combining other stimulant drugs with MDMA is a bad idea; the combination increases the risk of becoming seriously overheated, which we know is a major risk factor for neurotoxicity (and death and liver damage and many other bad things.) • Be aware of overheating risks and avoid hot environments. It’s much easier for your body to keep itself cool if the air
