If you drink too quickly you might affect your body's salt balance, which can be as deadly as not drinking enough water. This is because ecstasy can cause the body to release a hormone which stops it making urine.

Drinking too much (including water) can also be dangerous.

Users should take regular breaks from the dance floor to cool down and watch out for any mates who are on it – as they might not realise they're in danger of overheating or getting dehydrated. Dancing for long periods in a hot atmosphere, like a club, increases the chances of overheating and dehydration.

Ecstasy affects the body's temperature control.

Anyone with a heart condition, blood pressure problems, epilepsy or asthma can have a very dangerous reaction to the drug.

Some users report getting colds and sore throats more often when they take ecstasy.

Use of ecstasy has been linked to liver, kidney and heart problems.

If you’re taking MDMA, start by dabbing a small amount of powder only, then wait for the effects to kick in.

Because the strength of ecstasy pills are so unpredictable, if you do decide to take ecstasy, you should start by taking half or even a quarter of the pill and then wait for the effects to kick in before taking anymore – you may find that this is enough.

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