The E in Rave - A Profile of Young Ecstasy Users and Its Implications for Education (Paperback, illustrated Edition)

Ecstasy - the popular Rave scene drug - is widely regarded as the 'friendly, happy' drug. In South Affica, more than 12000 people ingest the drug weekly. Yet, up to now little research has been done on how Ecstasy is used and the nature of its effects. What emerges is a complex web of adverse side-effects and a drug that cannot be regarded as harmless in any terms. The psycological and physiological effects of 'E' are investigated. Studies show that Ecstasy causes alterations in the brain, with the risk of brain injury remaining long after the hig has worn off. Raves and their culture are also analysed in depth. This is a key to understanding 'E' usage, since the Rave scene as such is symptomatic of the growing hunger among young people for relational connections and spiritual direction.