Let’s Be Sensible About MDMA

Abstinence-only and fear-based "education" is as ineffective at preventing drug use as it is at preventing teen pregnancy, but unfortunately it is the only thing that most students hear. Evidence-based education like Safety First and Just Say Know programs teach young people how to stay safe if they are going to use drugs including alcohol and to identify warning signs of an overdose. Students are disabused of ideas that kill, such as the myth that someone suffering alcohol poisoning should sleep it off. They are trained in the real physical and psychological effects of drugs including alcohol and educated about...

Why are Ecstasy Pills so Strong at the Moment?

UK journalist Mike Power has the inside scoop on why ecstasy pills in Europe and the UK are so strong these days. Produced by a mysterious group in the Netherlands known as Partyflock or Q-dance crew, these pills are now starting to show up in the US. But be careful! Containing super high doses of MDMA (up to 278mg, more than double a standard dose), these pills can be dangerous. As Power says, "if you have these pills, do them in halves, or quarters."

Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection You are at risk of hearing loss Hearing damage can take the form of temporary or permanent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and loss of the ability to hear clearly. Hearing damage is irreversible. Once it happens, it’s permanent (in all but some very rare cases). Amplified music can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). A study in Great Britain found that 62% of regular club-goers have symptoms of hearing loss. The risk of hearing damage depends on: 1) how loud the music is; 2) how close you are to the speakers; 3) how long you are near the speakers; 4) previous hearing damage. You...

Collapsing While Dancing

It's Probably Heatstroke If some collapses on the dance floor, it's likely that it's due to heatstroke. High body temperature is further evidence that this is the case. Heatstroke is characterized by having a core temperature of 103-104F or above, which is extremely dangerous. You can read our comprehensive guide to heatstroke here. In the meantime, here's how to prevent collapsing and respond if it occurs. High body temperature can be caused by a combination of factors, including: Being in sunlight Being in a hot indoor or outdoor space Heavy exertion Use of drugs that increase core temperature, including...

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