bionic Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 Research: Ecstasy Risk Greatest for Young WomenReutersNov 19 2000 8:57PMLONDON (Reuters) - Young women taking the synthetic drug ecstasy are much more likely to die than any other group, according to new research published on Monday. The drug is more dangerous for women of reproductive age because of high levels of the female hormone estrogen in their bodies, said researchers at Kings College, London. The hormone prevents their bodies from coping with water retention which occurs as ecstasy is absorbed in the body, the Times newspaper reported. "The way that young women, in particular, respond to ecstasy places them at risk, though these effects can apply to anyone who takes the drug," Mary Forsling, Professor of Neuroendocrinology, told the paper. "Ecstasy is especially dangerous because of the circumstances in which people take it. Dancing raises the body temperature, you drink a lot, your hormones tell your body to retain water, you drink more. It is something of a vicious cycle," Forsling was quoted as saying. As ecstasy is broken down within the body it produces another chemical, known as HMMA, which causes the release of a hormone encouraging the body to drink. The resulting imbalance of sodium levels in the body can be fatal. The study is to be presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Endocrinology in London on Monday. Each year, 11 people die in Britain after taking ecstasy, according to the Office for National Statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resident Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 Originally posted by bionic:Each year, 11 people die in Britain after taking ecstasy, according to the Office for National Statistics. How many people drown in a bathtub each year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics- Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 Originally posted by resident: How many people drown in a bathtub each year?It doesn't matter if more people die of alergic reactions to nuts or in the bath tub. This is good responsible information. If one person is saved by information like this that is good. In a 5 years time i am sure your outlook on drugs will have changed from the 'well it's safer than...', to information is the key. Bionic thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistressbella Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 That's some crazy shit that's why I stick to maryjane no more pills for me back in the day they were cleaner now u dont know what's in them peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic Posted November 21 Author Report Share Posted November 21 Originally posted by back2basics-: It doesn't matter if more people die of alergic reactions to nuts or in the bath tub. This is good responsible information. If one person is saved by information like this that is good. In a 5 years time i am sure your outlook on drugs will have changed from the 'well it's safer than...', to information is the key. Bionic thanks for posting.Your welcome.I happened to see the article and figured the more accurate info from reliable sources the better. We're all capable of making our own decisions, but we might as well make them based on some sort of sound information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonregina Posted November 21 Report Share Posted November 21 fyi- keep sodium in your body . .. . EAT POTATO CHIPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdiva79 Posted November 21 Report Share Posted November 21 Thanks for posting that bionic.I've been looking for reliable articles but was unable to find any..some people won't care and will continue but there's nothing wrong with being informed..=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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