# Advice on recreational drugs

**URL:** <https://avmsurvivors.org/t/advice-on-recreational-drugs/29826>\
**Category:** Canada AVM Survivors\
**Tags:** general\
**Created:** [May 30, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://avmsurvivors.org/t/advice-on-recreational-drugs/29826 "2024-05-30T19:25:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Jayjones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jayjones](https://avmsurvivors.org/u/Jayjones)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://avmsurvivors.org/t/advice-on-recreational-drugs/29826/1 "2024-05-30T19:25:19Z")

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Hello everyone.

First time posting, I’m actually seeking some advice.

I had an avm removed from my right temporal lobe in 2018 (2nd attempt as they thought the first time it was a cavernoma)

Fortunately I have generally made a good recovery, I just get tired more easily now.

I wanted to ask what the risks are with taking recreational drugs after having surgery and recovered? Specifically MDMA. There were times in the past where I have taken them at festivals and have been offered since so I wanted to ask if anyone has any advice on this going forward? I definitely would not take a silly amount but it has crossed my mind and I have honestly wanted to.  
Luckily where we are now we have drug test kits too to check the purity/toxicity levels.

Love to everyone in the group xxx

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**Author:** ![JD12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ad7895/32.png) [@JD12](https://avmsurvivors.org/u/JD12)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://avmsurvivors.org/t/advice-on-recreational-drugs/29826/2 "2024-05-31T13:24:03Z")

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Welcome! Great to hear that you are now AVM free. I would recommend a conversation with a Dr. although having limited medical use they may not be in a position to offer much or willing to. Take Care, John.