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Multicenter Study
. 2011 Mar;36(3):190-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.10.004. Epub 2010 Oct 29.

Contextual profiles of young adult ecstasy users: A multisite study

Ujjwal P Ramtekkar  1 , Catherine W Striley, Linda B Cottler
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Multicenter Study

Contextual profiles of young adult ecstasy users: A multisite study

Ujjwal P Ramtekkar et al. Addict Behav. 2011 Mar.

Abstract

These analyses assess contextual profiles of 612 young adult ecstasy users, 18-30 years of age, from St. Louis (USA), Miami (USA) and Sydney (Australia). Bivariate analyses revealed different contextual factors influencing ecstasy use. Friends were the most common sources of ecstasy at all sites and most used with friends. St. Louis and Miami use mostly occurred in residences, whereas in Sydney use was mostly at clubs, bars or restaurants. Ecstasy consumption at public places and in cars, trains or ferries was significantly higher in Miami (89% and 77%) than in St. Louis (67% and 65%) and Sydney (67% and 61%). At all sites, simultaneous use of LSD/mushroom and nitrous oxide with ecstasy was common; concurrent amphetamines predominated in Sydney and heroin/opiates in St. Louis Contextual factors influencing ecstasy use among young adults vary by geographic region. Their inclusion may help tailor effective prevention programs to reduce or ameliorate ecstasy use.

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