Tuesday, 02 February 2010 13:45
According to researchers at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Pharmacy, who looked at stimulant related deaths across UK between 1997 and 2007, ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other stimulants.
According to Professor Fabrizio Schifano, these data seem to support the hypothesis that young individuals seem to suffer extreme consequences after excessive intake of ecstasy. This is an issue of public health concern which deserves further studies.
According to the study, 832 people died as a result of use of amphetamines and methylamphetamines, during the period , while 605 deaths were ecstasy related.
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