Drug abuse is often categorized as overdose, and its worst effects can include mortality. MDMA, the drug known by the name of ecstasy in clubs and on the streets, seems to be safer than other illegal drugs, since the number of deaths caused by MDMA yearly is insignificant. However, overdosing on MDMA is possible, and unwanted MDMA effects do exist, even if they are less damaging than those that accompany the use of other drugs. Despite the pleasant sensations caused by the release of natural antidepressant caused by MDMA, some nasty effects may occur from time to time. The Lethal Dose One of the things about ecstasy, according to official MDMA information, that classify it as a safer drug than most is that the lethal dose cannot be reached so easily. In order to attain the lethal dose of MDMA, one needs to take about 40 normal doses over a short duration of time. Since most users do not take more than one of two pills, there is no wonder there are so few deaths related to ecstasy overdose. Reliable MDMA information points out that overdose of ecstasy is mostly related to other factors, such as overheating, or other illnesses, like diabetes, or heart conditions. The Worst Enemy: Hyperthermia It is common knowledge that the worst of MDMA effects is overheating. Since ecstasy is mostly consumed in clubs, where the atmosphere can get very hot, due to wild dancing and lack of breaks, a usual recommendation for users of MDMA ...

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