title: Clubbing with ecstasy.
abstract: In this issue, Parrot and Young present the results of temperature measurements in young individuals "partying" with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or Ecstasy). This editorial commentary briefly summarizes the main findings of their study, provides background gained from previous animal experiments, and reviews the implications for the development of future pharmacotherapies and harm reduction strategies.
authors.affiliation: In-Vivo Electrophysiology Unit; Behavioral Neuroscience Branch; National Institute on Drug Abuse - Intramural Research Program; National Institutes of Health; DHHS ; Baltimore, MD USA.
authors.forename: Eugene A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Kiyatkin
authors.affiliation: In-Vivo Electrophysiology Unit; Behavioral Neuroscience Branch; National Institute on Drug Abuse - Intramural Research Program; National Institutes of Health; DHHS ; Baltimore, MD USA.
authors.forename: Suelynn
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ren
keywords: MDMA (Ecstasy); brain and body hyperthermia; brain edema; dance clubbing; lethality; metabolic brain activation; modulation; peripheral vasoconstriction; rave parties; social interaction; warm environment