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Claire E Sterk

2 papers in the library · publishing 2007-2008

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Understanding recreational ecstasy use in the United States: a qualitative inquiry.

The International journal on drug policy February 20, 2008 Masuma Bahora, Claire E Sterk, Kirk W Elifson

Background: Ecstasy use has increasingly become popular among young adults, many of whom view it as a safe drug with no or limited negative social and health consequences. In this paper, we explore the perceptions of ecstasy users about its recreational use as well as regarding the normalisation of use. Methods: The study participants were recruited using targeted and theoretical sampling. To...

DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2007.10.003 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Humans Amphetamine-related disorders N-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine Hallucinogens +11

Hug drug or thug drug? Ecstasy use and aggressive behavior.

Violence and victims 2007 Lesley Williams Reid, Kirk W Elifson, Claire E Sterk

While clinical studies have established a link between aggression and ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymeth-amphetamine [MDMA]), no research has attempted to explore how this link manifests itself in behavioral outcomes. In this research we examine the effects of ecstasy on aggressive and violent behavior in a sample of active users. Data were collected from 260 ecstasy users in Atlanta, Georgia....