A Brief Outline of the Long and Short Term Risks of Ecstasy Use

As with all drugs, the best way to avoid problems with ecstasy is simply to not use it. In the past the Australian Drug Foundation has worked from this perspective with campaign slogans like 'Just say no!' However, these messages have not been effective, as people who choose to take drugs will do so no matter what the risk. A new approach has been adopted that focuses on harm minimisation. Harm minimisation attempts to lower the risk of serious injury (both mental and physical) and death by informing users of the risks involved in their drug use and the precautions they should take.

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