Griffith Audio Journalism

Stories from Australia’s Gold Coast

Shivani Sondhi

SHOCKING new statistics have shown that Australia leads the English-speaking world in Ecstasy usage. While there are many reasons for this alarming trend, issues surrounding easy availability and prevalence of the drug, as well as, ignorance regarding it’s dangers are arguably, the major factors fueling the epidemic.

This radio piece attempts to account for Australia’s apparent affinity towards the illegal substance through a series of interviews. By speaking with a scientist, nightclub bouncer, Ecstasy dealer and user, an objective and informative picture of the current national situation regarding the drug is achieved.