Motivations for Using MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly) among African Americans: Implications for Prevention and Harm-Reduction Programs
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2017.1305518
Abstract: ABSTRACT Despite the growing popularity of MDMA (ecstasy/molly) among African Americans, their motives for using the drug are still largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the most salient motivations… read more here.
Keywords: among african; using mdma; mdma ecstasy; african americans ... See more keywords
Lifetime use of MDMA/ecstasy and psilocybin is associated with reduced odds of major depressive episodes
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DOI: 10.1177/02698811211066714
Abstract: Background: Depression is a major mental health issue worldwide, with high rates of chronicity and non-recovery associated with the condition. Existing treatments such as antidepressant medication and psychological treatments have modest effectiveness, suggesting the need… read more here.
Keywords: psilocybin; ecstasy psilocybin; past year; use ... See more keywords
Race and ethnicity moderate the associations between lifetime psychedelic use (MDMA/ecstasy and psilocybin) and major depressive episodes
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DOI: 10.1177/02698811221127304
Abstract: Background: Psychedelics are receiving renewed attention within Western medicine as they represent potential treatments for many difficult-to-treat mental health disorders. However, psychedelic science is limited in its focus and inclusion of racial and ethnic minorities.… read more here.
Keywords: psilocybin; race ethnicity; use; mdma ecstasy ... See more keywords
Caffeine and MDMA (Ecstasy) Exacerbate ER Stress Triggered by Hyperthermia
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23041974
Abstract: Drugs of abuse can cause local and systemic hyperthermia, a known trigger of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR). Another trigger of ER stress and UPR is ER calcium depletion, which… read more here.
Keywords: stress; mdma ecstasy; hyperthermia; mdma ... See more keywords