Most users report that it makes them feel happy and social, with enhanced feelings of empathy and group rapport. It is not addictive. However, like all drugs, it can be abused. Also like other drugs, using Ecstasy contains risks. Our website explains these risks, which range from overheating in a hot, rave environment to possible depression from long-term use to potential neurotoxicity .
Different drugs have different risks.
The figure of 40 deaths was taken as fact by 60 Minutes yet the evidence supporting these claims had not been made public. A report by the Orlando Sentinel has shown that the Florida Drug Control Policy center in Florida grossly exaggerated this claim. DanceSafe and MAPS are currently researching these Florida fatalities in order to accurately discern the cause of death. We have recently obtained copies of the autopsy reports and have hired a doctor to review them. DAWN compiles statistics of emergency room visits where a particular drug happenes to be mentioned by the patient or one their friends, regardless of whether the drug caused the emergency.