Wood's death was widely reported in the media and represented a change in how ecstasy-related stories were covered. Whereas previous ecstasy-related incidents had received minimal coverage and were reported in the context of crime, delinquency and secrecy, Wood's death was extensively covered and turned into a warning against illicit drug-use in society.[5] It was initially put forward in the media that the ecstasy tablet taken by Wood was probably laced with heroin or morphine[6]—the purported cause of her death—but the coroner's report determined that only MDMA was present in Wood's body.[4]
While her death renewed calls for a more hardline approach to be taken on drugs in the media and by politicians, critics pointed out that this "zero tolerance" approach may have scared Wood's friends into not taking her immediately to a hospital where her life could have been saved.[13]
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THE ANNA WOOD FOUNDATION
Book Description
At 15 Anna Wood went to a party and took an ecstasy tablet. Three days later she was dead. A life destroyed. A family devastated.
She was just fifteen. She was leaving school to start the job of her dreams. She was beautiful, she had a loving family and countless friends. Yet on 21 October 1995, Anna Wood took an ecstasy tablet at a dance party and died three days later. A life destroyed, a family devastated, a community in shock.
Bronwyn Donaghy interviewed friends, family members and numerous professionals in order to write the story of the circumstances surrounding Anna′s death and of her family′s decision to try and turn tragedy into a positive force for good.
It is a story of our times, a story with powerful resonances for Anna′s generation and their parents, for counsellors, doctors and teachers, for anyone who values the sanctity of life.
3 a teenager I have taken all kinds of drugs, not really knowing what they were and why I did it. Then I found this book. I vowed never to take drugs again but it′s just a shame it took the life of a beautiful, talented girl to make me realise how dangerous it was.′
BC, aged 17, New South Wales
I have never tried illicit drugs and although I was curious to do so ... the information provided in this book has scared me away from that forever.′
LO, aged 16, Western Australia
ҵre, I′ve had Mum and Dad give me lectures about not taking drugs and stuff but it didn′t really affect me until I read Anna′s Story and realised what they do to ordinary people just like me.′
AE, aged 15, Queensland
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REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF PARTY DRUG RELATED DEATHS
She was just fifteen. She was leaving school to start the job of her dreams. She was beautiful, she had a loving family and countless friends. Yet on 21st of October 1995, Anna Wood took an ecstasy tablet at a dance party and died three days later. A life destroyed, a family devastated, a community in shock.
So-called 'party drugs' such as Ecstasy, Speed and GHB fuel endless nights of dancing at clubs, parties and music festivals.
We need to open our eyes to the facts, the effects, and consequences of using club drugs.
ECSTASY is the street name given to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), which is generally classed as a stimulant with mild hallucinogenic properties. However, other drugs are sold as ecstasy, and ecstasy tablets often contain a range of drugs (including amphetamine, various amphetamine derivatives, caffeine, aspirin, paracetamol, or ketamine).
Ecstasy is usually sold as a tablet or capsule. The tablets are typically identified by a symbol impressed on the surface. This leads users to refer to them, as 'white doves', ' love hearts', etc.
Other common street names are 'E', 'Eccy', 'Adam' and 'XTC'.
Other party drugs include Ketamine PCP (phencyclidine), GHB, Fantasy, PMA (paramethoxy-amphetamine), LSD and Psilocybin.
The 2001 Australian National Drug Strategy Household Survey found that:
• Almost 1 million (6.1%) Australians >14 years had used ecstasy / party drugs
• 2.9% had used ecstasy / party drugs in the previous 12 months
The Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) found in one national sample that the following was typical for ecstasy / party drug users:
• Around 25% use weekly to fortnightly
• Around 60% report ‘bingeing’ within last 6 months
• 52% reported ecstasy as their favourite drug
The diversity of 'Designer' or 'Party Drugs' used includes:
• Ketamine (Special K, kitkat, Vitamin K, K, Ket)
• PCP (angel dust, peace pill, crystal, hog, horse tranquilliser)
• PMA (paramethoxyamphetamine)
• MDA
• GHB (gammahydroxybutyrate or sodium oxybate) (Fantasy, liquid ecstasy)
• MDMA (ecstasy)
• LSD
High Risk Groups:
Young People Usually mid-teens or early to mid-20s
Forms
• Tablets
• Capsules
• Powder
• Liquid
The 'Ecstasy Experience' - 3 Phases
1. Coming Up
• Tightening of muscles (jaw)
• Dilated pupils, visual distortions
• Smooth or sudden nausea or vomiting
• Strong pulse
• Increased temperature
• Confusion
• Panic
2. Plateau
• Feelings of euphoria (‘peace’, ‘tranquility’, ‘joy’)
• Enhancement of emotions and empathy, increased sociability or closeness
• Heightened senses
• Increased energy
• Increased confidence
• Talkative
• Decreased urine output
• Increased thirst
3. Coming Down
• Physical exhaustion
• Depressed, flat
• Tired
• Anxious
• Irritable
• Paranoid
Immediate Effects of "PARTY DRUGS" include:
• Loss of appetite
• Dry mouth
• Tachycardia
• Hot and cold flushes
• Sweaty palms
• Liver damage
• Hyperthermia
One-week After Use:
• Depression or low mood
• Concentration and / or memory problems
• Panic disorders
• ‘flashbacks’
• Delusions
Ecstasy Overdose Symptoms:
• Fluid retention / renal failure
• Agitation, confused mental state, disordered speech, psychosis, hallucinations, convulsions, severe headache
• Tachycardia (resting heart rate >120 bpm)
• Hypertension / hypotension
• Hyperthermia (temp >38.6° C )
• Nausea or vomiting
• Excessive fluid consumption
• Muscle rigidity
Death may result from
- hyperthermia
- drug induced coma
- hepatic failure
- acute renal failure
- cardiovascular collapse
PARTY DRUGS ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND THERE IS NO SAFE USAGE
DRUGS KILL USERS WITHOUT WARNING
SAY "NO" TO PARTY DRUGS