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Ecstasy use leads to brain damage

Apr 13 2011

People who use the illegal drug commonly known as ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA) have a high risk of permanently damaging their brains, according to a recent Dutch study. Using advanced brain scanning techniques, researchers found that regular, long-term use of ecstasy caused both memory loss and increased people's risk of Alzheimer's disease. To read more click here.

 

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