Regarding Ecstasy use, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of glutamate as well as prolonging its effects
B) Research shows that Ecstasy does not intensify the impact of the music at "raves."
C) Ecstasy is chemically similar to GHB and Rohypnol.
D) Although heavy users of Ecstasy do show some signs of underlying brain damage, the long-term consequences of casual use, according to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, are not as severe as once feared.

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The statement that the long-term consequences of casual use of Ecstasy are not as severe as once feared is true according to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. The other statements are false. Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of serotonin, not glutamate, and does prolong its effects. Research has shown that Ecstasy does intensify the impact of music at raves. Ecstasy is not chemically similar to GHB and Rohypnol.

Regarding Ecstasy Use, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE