Scientists admit: we were wrong about 'E'

The study was based on the fact that laboratory monkeys and baboons had a severe reaction to the drug when it was injected in small doses. But it emerged this weekend that the vials of liquid did not contain ecstasy. Instead, the animals received a dose of methamphetamine, or speed - a drug widely known to affect the body's dopamine system. The tubes had somehow been mislabelled by the supplier.

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So ecstasy is okay until they do a new study?

I wonder how many other stupid mistakes they make. Kinda funny. They must be embarrassed.

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But today, scientists are facing up to the humiliation of admitting that the stark results they reported in the study were not a breakthrough but a terrible, humiliating blunder.

Translation - We screwed the pooch. Sorry forks we based all our results on giving the monkeys the wrong stuff. Notice that they are blaming the supplier for mislabling the vails. Sounds like a convenient excuse for a colossal mistake. Did any one of those guys ever heard of quality checks - which is standard practice in scientific endeavors and matters of engineering. You are suppossed to test the stuff you use to make sure it is the proper quality - you do not trust your supplier 100%. (Also there is always the possibility of contamination within your organization - which is why you perform quality control checks.)

While at a party about a year ago, I had to take a young girl to the emergency room . She had her stomach pumped and spent two nights in the hospital. Overdose? Yes and no. While it was very potent, it was also laced with all sorts of stuff I couldn't hope to pronounce.

E is not good for you. I've seen a good many students fall into some very bad habits while using this stuff. Furthermore, another study does indicate that MDMA destroys synapses.

Rant over.

It's nice to know that the mistake surfaced. I still wouldn't bother with any of those substances. I like to kick it with Mary Jane.

I did a lot of X when it first took off. But I agree, it's changed. You don't know what you're getting anymore. Half the time, it has Heroin in it....for that little extra addiction effect, I guess. The last few times I did it, I couldn't stay awake. I fell asleep a few times before I decided I was just wasting my money. I haven't messed with it for years now. I'm sure as hell not going to pay $30 - $40 to go to sleep!

Aye, Ecstasy can still do harm to your brain, not to mention there could be other drugs in the tab.


If it doesn't come directly from a plant I wouldn't mess with it.

Originally posted by Mycroft
The study was based on the fact that laboratory monkeys and baboons had a severe reaction to the drug when it was injected in small doses. But it emerged this weekend that the vials of liquid did not contain ecstasy. Instead, the animals received a dose of methamphetamine, or speed - a drug widely known to affect the body's dopamine system. The tubes had somehow been mislabelled by the supplier.

observer.guardian.co.uk...

So ecstasy is okay until they do a new study?

No, it is not "okay"
What kind of stupid ass comment was that..

I can't do E it'll wreck me seretonin production fer a very long time and i have imbalance as it is, that and i wouldn't trust E from around here cuz i've seen alot of chems around here and they are #ty qual, i wish i could get me some '___' tho!! the closest thing i get is morning glory seeds LSA

I saw what E did to my best friend. A happy life and soul of the party type, intelligent with a good career. Of course he had all the ready made arguement about how it wasn't dangerous but now he is and has none of the above. Last time I saw him all he talked about was drugs. Bad and boring!

E is such a crappy drug the effects arent that good, i have never tried it (never will) but my brother says it aint fun to take.

e is very bad for you. i have "played" with e for a while now. i slowed down almost completely to a stop and im happy for myself. but i wouldnt go as far as to say its not fun. its perfect euphoria. but after you see one of your friends convulsing on the floor you kinda take that as a sighn to stop. besides its cheeply made now and what your getting isnt what you want.

Bah. E is for rave pussies.

I used to get wet.

that's some crap.

Originally posted by drunk
E is such a crappy drug the effects arent that good, i have never tried it (never will) but my brother says it aint fun to take.

He obviously didn't take real E then