Rationale The issue of ecstasy-related fatalities has extensively attracted the attention of
both the media and the general public, but less so of the scientific literature. Objectives The …

This paper examines the evidence for an MDMA or “ecstasy” dependence syndrome. Animal
evidence suggests that MDMA may be a less potent reinforcer than other drugs, but that it …

This study sought to compare the patterns and correlates of 'recent'and 'regular'ecstasy use
estimated on the basis of two datasets generated in 2001 in New South Wales, Australia …

This review summarizes the latest literature on “party” or “club” drugs, defined as MDMA,
GHB, ketamine, and Rohypnol, as published from 2002 to early 2005. Club drugs have been …

ABSTRACT A variety of surveys and studies are examined in an effort to better understand
the scope of prescription drug diversion and to determine whether there are consistent …

Earlier studies indicated a relation between fearful-avoidant attachment and substance
abuse. This study compares attachment representations (Family Attachment Interview; …

BACKGROUND: Previous studies employing retrospective assessments methods found that
regular ecstasy users frequently use alcohol, marihuana and other drugs in combination …

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is an amphetamine analogue that preferentially
stimulates the release of serotonin (5HT) and results in relatively small increases in synaptic …

This preliminary descriptive study was designed to assess the reasons, primary contexts,
and consequences (physical, psychological, lifestyle) of club drug use in a sample of young …

Growth of the antidepressant market and widespread use of the illicit drug ecstasy (
methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA) creates a need to delineate the potential harms …