Jordy Hurdes of Wangaratta uploaded the video yesterday, saying “this isn’t for sympathy, this is for awareness”, before urging viewers to “be the stronger person” and say no to pingers.
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An estimated 10.9 percent of Australians over 14-years-old have tried the drug once or more in their live, with Victoria recording some of the biggest increases in ambulance attendances due to Ecstasy overdoes or reactions.
“Doctors can’t believe I’m still alive – (I’m) so grateful I’m still here”.
“It’s a waiting game to see if I’ll have permanent jerking like I do now… and my stutter, I’m not sure if it will go or get better anytime soon”.
I would also like to thank my unbelievable gorgeous friends for all the gifts and support to not only my self but my family, and for coming to visit me today and make the most of it. I love you all.
Mr Hurdes refers to ecstasy as the “cheaper fun”, because a $25 pill is considered by some young revellers to be more effective and less expensive than buying alcohol at clubs and pubs.
Hurdes’ posts suggest he developed his symptoms after taking just one bad pill. The more that can see this.
The heartbreaking effects of ecstasy use shown in Jordy’s video reflect the story of Scots teenager Amy Thomson, who was left in a coma and fighting for her life after collapsing at a house party earlier this year. “If I can get this into at least a couple of people’s heads then I could have saved someone’s life”, he says.
The video has now been shared over 70,000 times, with Facebook users praising him for the “eye-opening” clip.
His message aimed to let Australians who used party drugs, know that it could happen to them.
He says: “Please guys, don’t get sucked in”.
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But instead of closing the door on life, he has chosen to potentially help millions of people to say no to drugs.
