MDMA: A Review of Epidemiological Data
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs June 1, 2002 Mim J. Landry 87 citations
An estimated 6.4 million individuals have used MDMA. Among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders, use substantially increased from the mid-1990s to 2001, with sharp rises in 2000 and a more gradual increase in 2001. Exposure among high school seniors nearly quadrupled over the past decade, and many young adults report having friends who use MDMA. Perceived availability rose dramatically during the 1990s, with sharp increases in 2000 and 2001; MDMA is now one of the most available drugs for youth. Among college students and young adults, use increased progressively throughout the 1990s and sharply in 2000. MDMA-related emergency department visits increased dramatically, often nearly doubling each year, mostly among patients 25 or younger.