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Jacqui Rodgers

2 papers in the library · 209 citations · publishing 2002-2010

Papers

Ecstasy/MDMA attributed problems reported by novice, moderate and heavy recreational users

Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental July 12, 2002 A. C. Parrott, Tom Buchanan, Andrew Scholey et al. 163 citations

Depression, memory problems, anxiety, mood fluctuation, poor concentration, infections, tremors/twitches, and weight loss are all more common among people who have used Ecstasy more often. In a survey of 282 Ecstasy users, memory problems attributed to the drug were reported by 19% of novice users (1–9 occasions), 52% of moderate users (10–99 occasions), and 73% of heavy users (100+ occasions). The incidence of psychobiological problems attributed to Ecstasy use increases directly with the number of times it has been used.

DOI: 10.1002/hup.415 Ecstasy MDMA Anxiety Recreational drug use +7

Hair MDMA Samples Are Consistent with Reported Ecstasy Use: Findings from a Study Investigating Effects of Ecstasy on Mood and Memory

Neuropsychobiology October 20, 2010 Andrew Scholey, Lauren Owen, J. R. Gates et al. 46 citations

Among 49 undergraduate volunteers, self-reported Ecstasy use closely matched MDMA traces found in hair samples. Both self-report and hair analysis predicted lower happiness and higher stress ratings. Self-reported use, but not hair analysis, was also linked to lower tension. The findings suggest the Internet can effectively complement traditional laboratory studies on recreational drug effects.

DOI: 10.1159/000321833 Ecstasy MDMA Mood Psychiatry +2