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Ecstasy abuse in Ireland

M T Cregg1, J A Tracey

  • 1Poisons Information Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Irish Medical Journal
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Reports of ecstasy (MDMA) ingestion surged dramatically between 1991 and 1992. Analysis revealed predominantly young male patients experienced symptoms, with one fatality from heart failure.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Ecstasy (MDMA) use as a recreational drug has risen since the 1970s.
  • A significant increase in reported ecstasy ingestions to a national poisons center was observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the demographic, clinical, and outcome data of ecstasy ingestion cases reported between January 1991 and June 1992.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 37 reported cases of ecstasy ingestion.
  • Data collected included patient age, sex, clinical details, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The majority of patients were male (80%) and aged 10-30 years, with peak incidence in the 16-25 age group.
  • 86% of patients were symptomatic, experiencing generally mild effects.

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  • Symptoms included dilated pupils, agitation, hallucinations, tachycardia, and CNS depression.
  • One death was reported due to congestive heart failure.

    • Conclusions:

    • The period studied showed a sharp rise in ecstasy-related poisonings.
    • Young males are the primary demographic affected by acute ecstasy toxicity.
    • While most cases are mild, severe outcomes like congestive heart failure can occur.