As with all drugs, the best way to avoid problems with ecstasy is simply to not use it. In the past the Australian Drug Foundation has worked from this perspective with campaign slogans like 'Just say no!' However, these messages have not been effective, as people who choose to take drugs will do so no matter what the risk. A new approach has been adopted that focuses on harm minimisation. Harm minimisation attempts to …showed first 75 words of 797 total…

…showed last 75 words of 797 total…advice would at least be considered by those thinking about taking ecstasy. After pointing out the possible problems with excess usage, both in terms of taking large doses at one time, and taking ecstasy to frequently, publications suggest users should limit their usage to special occasions. By doing this the user would be lowering their tolerance to the drug, allowing them to enjoy the desired effects from a relatively small dosage when they do use.