Is ecstasy really that dangerous? All your questions answered | Alex Wodak and Gideon Warhaft

After two ecstasy deaths at the Stereosonic festivals, it's imperative that we get our facts straight about the drug, or more young people will die, say two leading experts on drug use and policy

The recent tragic deaths of two young people after taking ecstasy at the Stereosonic music events in Sydney and Adelaide prompted much media comment. Unfortunately, much of it was misinformed.

Unless we can agree on the basic issues and realistic options, sadly more young people will continue to die. Ecstasy is very different from and a much less dangerous drug than "ice", the subject of prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's announcement of a National Ice Action Plan on Sunday.