| Mediating MDMA-related harm: preloading and post-loading among Ecstasy-using youth. | |
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PMID: 19455906 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ecstasy use remains a key concern for professionals working in fields related to youth and drug use. At the forefront of these concerns are issues related to neurological dysfunction and depression--both acute and long-term--associated with MDMA use. Ecstasy users have been shown to assess Ecstasy related harms and to engage in a variety of practices to manage these risks. To contend with risk related to neurological dysfunction and depression, some youth have turned to "preloading" and "post-loading": the practice of consuming other substances to mitigate the negative effects of Ecstasy. Drawing upon data from an ethnographic study of club drug use among youth, the author provides a descriptive profile of the practices of preloading and post-loading as well as the motivations underlying these behaviors among New York City area youth. Youth utilize a range of preloading and post-loading practices, yet do not universally share similar practices, attitudes, and knowledge. It is critical to link clinical and behavioral sciences research to further study both the efficacy and safety of these practices. |
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Authors:
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Brian C Kelly |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of psychoactive drugs Volume: 41 ISSN: 0279-1072 ISO Abbreviation: J Psychoactive Drugs Publication Date: 2009 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-05-21 Completed Date: 2009-06-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8113536 Medline TA: J Psychoactive Drugs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 19-26 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Sociology, Purdue University, 700 W State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. bckelly@purdue.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Amphetamine-Related Disorders / complications, psychology* Antidepressive Agents / administration & dosage* Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / administration & dosage Behavior, Addictive Depression / etiology, prevention & control* Dietary Supplements Drug Users / psychology* Hallucinogens / adverse effects* Health Behavior Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Motivation N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / adverse effects* New York City Perception Plant Preparations / administration & dosage Risk Reduction Behavior* Risk-Taking Self Medication* Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors / administration & dosage Vitamins / administration & dosage Young Adult |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R03-DA016171/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antidepressive Agents; 0/Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; 0/Hallucinogens; 0/Plant Preparations; 0/Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors; 0/Vitamins; 42542-10-9/N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine |
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