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Ecstasy – a factor in sleep apnoea
The dangers to the brain of taking ecstasy have once again been highlighted.
According to an American study, taking ecstasy increases the risk of developing a severe form of sleep apnoea. These results are all the more alarming given that they relate to healthy young adults without any history of sleep disorders.
A group of 150 volunteers took part in this study, half of whom were ecstasy takers while the other half were not. Scientists noted the same percentage of light apnoea sufferers in both groups. However, only those who took ecstasy displayed the severe form of the condition. Ecstasy has a toxic effect on our serotonin-producing neurons. Decline in cognitive function, increased risk of diabetes and, most significantly, risk of death from cardiac arrest … are just a few of the many possible consequences of sleep apnoea.
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