Pulsing music. Flashing lights. Twisting bodies. Rave.

For many people, these things equal a good time. For those using the club drug Ecstasy, it could mean losing their memory.

An article written by Ohio State University Associate Professor Stephen Koesters, doctor of internal medicine and pediatrics, compiled results of current studies stating Ecstasy use could lead to memory loss.

"We know that Ecstasy kills nerve cells, and we're not sure what all that means; but we have a concern that 10 to 20 years from now there will be some major damage to memory," Koesters said.

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