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'My friends are taking MDMA at raves and music festivals. Is it safe?'

  • Written by Jodie Grigg, Research Associate at the National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
No drug is 100% safe. Wes Mountain

My friends are taking ecstasy at raves and music festivals. Is it safe? — Anonymous

Key points

  • no drug use, including ecstasy, is 100% safe
  • festivals can present unique risks
  • look out for friends, know the risks and where to get help.

What is ecstasy or MDMA?

Ecstasy is a slang term for drugs meant to contain...

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