Ecstasy: Prospective memory performance is sensitive to regular and even moderate ecstasy use.

The same researchers studying the effects of ecstasy use on prospective memory have found parallel effects of methamphetamine.

Her death was seen as unusual because in 1995 the number of people who had died from ecstasy use was very low.

The raised awareness of ecstasy use led to the Australian state governments instituting new laws in the running of dance venues.

The coroner's report into Wood's death had also recommended public advice on ecstasy use and water intake to avoid further water intoxication fatalities.

The other seven men were healthy and had no history of ecstasy use.

Laws' work on the link between ecstasy use and poor memory being the principal analysis to date being broadly cited in both national and international media.

From the same survey, a large portion (42.8%) of those who reported ecstasy use also reported ketamine use.

People with problems such as epilepsy, high blood pressure and depression are thought to be more likely to suffer side effects from ecstasy use.

However, despite state and federal governments investing millions of dollars in anti-drug campaigns, ecstasy use has increased amongst Australians, including young people.