Treating MDMA (‘Ecstasy’) toxicity
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BACKGROUND Ecstasy is a recreational drug with an anecdotal reputation for safety. However, reports of adverse effects and fatalities have increased in the medical and popular press. METHOD Literature search and review. RESULTS Acute Ecstasy toxicity does not appear to be due to overdose and cannot be solely attributed to the nature of the usual ambient environment. Adverse effects include ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anaesthesia
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0003-2409,1365-2044
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb03437.x