Ireland and the Netherlands the two largest ecstasy consumer markets in the EU

Ireland and the Netherlands the two largest ecstasy consumer markets in the EU

Ecstasy can lead to dangerous levels of hyperthermia and dehydration, which can be exacerbated by crowded nightclubs or music festivals.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 - 01:00
Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent

Ireland and the Netherlands are the two largest European consumer markets based on their population size for ecstasy, according to the EU’s drug and police agencies.

The agencies said that harm reduction measures, such as drug-checking services, are “crucial” to reduce the harm from taking MDMA, the chemical name for ecstasy.

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