[AntiGuv]

What is the evidence that those already predisposed to depression aren't (a) more likely to enter the 'rave' subculture; and (b) more likely to experiment with illicit drugs?

[metesky]

Heartbreak Hotel

[GOP_Raider]

No way. Democrats are a bigger source of depression in this country.

[fnord]

Academics are now warning that taking only one or two pills can lead to lasting depression.

Bullhockey! It might be a bad drug to use recreationally, but this kind of 'Killer Weed' overhyping doesn't illustrate that. Ahh, the flatulent intellectualism of the WOsD.

[stands2reason]

Ms. Taurah added that findings supported evidence from animal studies suggesting that even small doses of ecstasy destroyed brain neurons that produced the important chemical messenger serotonin, which is closely linked to mood. Seven years after the initial damage there was no sign of the neurons repairing themselves.

Damn, damn, damn.... That is not good...

[MrLeRoy]

The research has been received with some scepticism. Dr Jon Cole of Liverpool University, whose own research concluded that the adverse effects of ecstasy had been exaggerated, said that scientists had yet to produce conclusive evidence that the drug had a long term negative impact on users.

"Depression among ecstasy users is not unique. It is the same with people who abuse alcohol," said Dr Cole. "All the evidence so far points to the fact that all these side effects may be down to other factors."

BUMP

[Diddle E. Squat]

That may explain some posters around here...

[Petronski]

Ecstasy causes the serotonin pumps in the brain to go redline (it's the rush of serotonin that gives the buzz), and after enough abuse they could be expected to fail, in numbers small or large. A lifetime of depression would be the result.