Monday mood decline after weekend ecstasy use: A retrospective analysis of daily diary reports.
Drug and alcohol dependence reports June 1, 2026 Christopher Medina-Kirchner, Scott E Lukas
After weekend ecstasy use, mood on Monday is lower than after non-use weekends. This effect is explained largely by more time spent in bed, which independently predicts lower mood. No differences were found in weekly depression or anxiety scores. The findings suggest that recovery-related behavior, not MDMA alone, may underlie post-use mood declines, though directionality cannot be determined.