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Chadwick IS, Curry PD, Linsey A, Freemont AJ, Doran B. 
“Ecstasy, 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a fatality associated with coagulopathy and hyperthermia”. 
J R Soc Med. 1991;84(6):371.
Abstract
A fatality is reported associated with 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) known as Ecstasy, XTC, or Adam. This drug with cult status is associated with acid house parties. Taken as a tablet, it is reputedly safe. One non fatal case of hyperpyrexia and three deaths from cardiovascular causes have been reported, in the USA. There are no reports from the UK.




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