The chief medical examiner of Alberta confirmed today that a number of ecstasy related deaths can be linked to a tainted batch of the drug.

Without getting into a lot of big names and biology, the tainted batch contains a new chemical that actually takes a little longer to ‘kick in’ which means people will take more doses to get their desired effect. Oh and this new chemical is more likely to produce seizures and death.

This all boils down to the question.

Do you trust your drug dealer?

If anyone can answer yes, then how about this. In nearly every case you are not buying from the actual producer so then the question is

Do you trust your drug dealers dealer?

The report says that this batch of ecstasy is 5x more toxic than usual. Maybe that means there is a 500% chance it will ruin your life.

See the Calgary Hearld for the full report.