After a brief explanation of basic terms and literary data, the presented work shows results from a pilot study on rave and techno subculture of Bratislava. The authors used an original questionnaire, which was administered to attendants of rave parties. The results show epidemiological data, a review of drug history and of experiences with other psychoactive agents, sensations during MDMA intoxication. We consider the findings, according to which all the interviewed subjects had a prior experience with Ecstasy intake, and that all the subjects would use Ecstasy again, as alarming.

Key words: ecstasy – MDMA – rave – techno – house