Individual differences in distress, impulsivity, and coping motives for use as predictors of problematic ecstasy use.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106397
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ecstasy users who report problematic use of ecstasy experience adverse social, psychological, and health-related consequences not reported by non-problem users. Relatively little is known about the risk factors for the development of problematic ecstasy… read more here.
Keywords: problematic ecstasy; use; coping motives; ecstasy use ... See more keywords
Heritability of lifetime ecstasy use.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.05.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ecstasy is a widely used psychoactive drug that users often take because they experience positive effects such as increased euphoria, sociability, elevated mood, and heightened sensations. Ecstasy use is not harmless and several immediate… read more here.
Keywords: lifetime ecstasy; heritability lifetime; use; ecstasy use ... See more keywords
Shifting characteristics of ecstasy users ages 12-34 in the United States, 2007-2014.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.09.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ecstasy/MDMA has been one of the most prevalent party drugs for decades, and powder ecstasy recently increased in popularity. We examined trends in use to determine who to best target for prevention and harm… read more here.
Keywords: past year; use; 2007 2014; ecstasy use ... See more keywords
The Development of Ecstasy Use Among Juvenile Offenders and Risk Factors for Predicting Heterogeneity: A Group-Based Approach
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DOI: 10.1177/0022042618781100
Abstract: This study seeks to examine heterogeneity in developmental patterns of ecstasy use during adolescence and early adulthood among juvenile offenders and identify risk factors predicting development. Group-based trajectory modeling was utilized to elucidate heterogeneity in… read more here.
Keywords: factors predicting; use; heterogeneity; risk factors ... See more keywords
Associations between MDMA/ecstasy use and physical health in a U.S. population-based survey sample
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DOI: 10.1177/02698811221127318
Abstract: Introduction: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA/“ecstasy”) is an empathogen that can give rise to increased pleasure and empathy and may effectively treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Although prior research has demonstrated associations between ecstasy use and favorable mental health… read more here.
Keywords: health; physical health; survey; past year ... See more keywords