MDMA overdose confirmed as cause of death for HARD Summer victim
The deaths of Tracy Nguyen and Katie Dix at HARD Summer 2015 catalyzed a major shift in perspective toward rave culture in the Los Angeles. Motivating County Supervisor Hilda Solis to propose a countywide rave ban, the teenagers' deaths led to the formation of a task force to set in place measures to facilitate the prevention of further fatalities.
Former NBA all-star Steve Nash set to executive produce documentary on era of legal ecstasy in 1980s Dallas
Former two-time MVP and all-star point guard Steve Nash is spending his newfound retirement as an executive producer for an upcoming indie film about rave culture and the origins of ecstasy and "Molly" in 1980s Dallas.
Police seize $500,000 worth of drugs en route to Future Music Festival
A 6-month investigation called Operation Mike Order has resulted in the seizure of over $500,000 worth of ecstasy pills in Queensland, Australia. Police have charged 17 individuals with 110 offenses in the drug bust, resulting in the confiscation of over 7500 ecstasy pills after the execution of 10 search warrants. The pills were believed to be en route to this weekend's Future Music Festival at Doomben Racecourse. After a run of drug-related deaths in the country, officials believe that the seizure has undoubtedly saved lives and made this weekend's event significantly safer.