[AntiGuv]

I haven't any doubt there are identifiable brain chemistry changes consequent to ecstasy use, my objection involves the allegation that: Ecstasy 'makes users depressed for life'. By comparison, a recent study of former cocaine users found discernible (though minor) after-effects one year after the cessation of use, while a comparable study found no meaningful effects three years after cessation. This article doesn't provide sufficient detail for any conclusive interpretation, but the statement that even one or two uses of ecstasy leads to lifelong depression seems extremely ill-supported, in my view.

[walden]

I don't think they meant life-long depression, just a greater susceptibility to depression for life.

[JoeSchem]

By comparison, a recent study of former cocaine users found discernible (though minor) after-effects one year after the cessation of use, while a comparable study found no meaningful effects three years after cessation.

My observation is that former pot smokers are spacey for decades after. Of course, I'm assuming that Bill, Hillary, Al, and Tipper ever stopped.