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Young adult ecstasy use patterns : quantities and combinations
(Modes de consommation d'ecstasy par les adultes jeunes : quantités et produits associés.)
Auteur(s) :
STERK, C. E. ;
THEALL, K. P. ;
ELIFSON, K. W.
Année
2006
Page(s) :
201-228
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
14
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus mots-clés
MDMA-ECSTASY
;
TYPE D'USAGE
;
DEPENDANCE
;
JEUNE ADULTE
;
INTERVIEW
;
POLYCONSOMMATION
;
ENQUETE
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
Journal of Drug Issues, 2006, 36, (1), 201-228
Résumé :
FRANÇAIS :
L'article décrit les habitudes de consommation des usagers d'ecstasy de 18 à 25 ans. Il compare les habitudes et les effets auto déclarés selon la fréquence et l'intensité de l'usage. 261 adultes jeunes usagers d'ecstasy à Atlanta (Géorgie) ont été interviewés. Une polyconsommation est souvent associée et une proportion importante rapportent des symptomes de dépendance. Les résultats sont intéressants pour les politiques de prévention à développer, les prises en charge et les politiques.
ENGLISH :
The objectives of this paper are to describe ecstasy use patterns among young adult (18-25 years) users and to compare use patterns and self-reported effects according to the frequency (number of days used in the last 90 days) and intensity (typical number of pills taken per sitting) of ecstasy use. Computer-assisted structured interviews were conducted with 261 young adult active ecstasy users in Atlanta, Georgia. A typical dose of ecstasy intake as two pills, often followed by a booster dose. In addition, binging on ecstasy was reported. Ecstasy was mentioned as the primary drug of choice by one fifth of respondents. Poly-drug use dominated, and a substantial proportion of the respondents reported symptoms of ecstasy dependence. Differences in sociodemographic characteristics, poly-drug use, and reported effects of ecstasy use were found according to frequency and intensity of ecstasy use. Findings from this paper are important for the development of effective prevention efforts, including drug treatment and policy. (Author' s abstract)
L'article décrit les habitudes de consommation des usagers d'ecstasy de 18 à 25 ans. Il compare les habitudes et les effets auto déclarés selon la fréquence et l'intensité de l'usage. 261 adultes jeunes usagers d'ecstasy à Atlanta (Géorgie) ont été interviewés. Une polyconsommation est souvent associée et une proportion importante rapportent des symptomes de dépendance. Les résultats sont intéressants pour les politiques de prévention à développer, les prises en charge et les politiques.
ENGLISH :
The objectives of this paper are to describe ecstasy use patterns among young adult (18-25 years) users and to compare use patterns and self-reported effects according to the frequency (number of days used in the last 90 days) and intensity (typical number of pills taken per sitting) of ecstasy use. Computer-assisted structured interviews were conducted with 261 young adult active ecstasy users in Atlanta, Georgia. A typical dose of ecstasy intake as two pills, often followed by a booster dose. In addition, binging on ecstasy was reported. Ecstasy was mentioned as the primary drug of choice by one fifth of respondents. Poly-drug use dominated, and a substantial proportion of the respondents reported symptoms of ecstasy dependence. Differences in sociodemographic characteristics, poly-drug use, and reported effects of ecstasy use were found according to frequency and intensity of ecstasy use. Findings from this paper are important for the development of effective prevention efforts, including drug treatment and policy. (Author' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Etats-Unis. United States.