• Some users have died after taking only one tablet, even though they may have used ecstasy in the past. There is no clear explanation for this.

• Ecstasy tablets are made illegally, so users can’t be sure of what they are taking.

• The comedown can leave users feeling tired and depressed, often for days.

• Heavy, regular use has been linked to liver and kidney problems.

• It is dangerous to take other drugs, particularly alcohol, with ecstasy. Users should avoid mixing drugs.

• There is evidence that suggests ecstasy use damages nerve endings in the brain. Evidence also suggests that use of ecstasy can cause short term memory loss.

• Taking ecstasy every week can lead to weight loss, exhaustion and depression.

• Never get into a car driven by someone who has taken ecstasy.

• Mixing ecstasy with other drugs can lead to dangerous and unpredictable effects.