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Karen Mcelrath

2 papers in the library · 158 citations · publishing 2002-2005

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MDMA and Sexual Behavior: Ecstasy Users' Perceptions About Sexuality and Sexual Risk

Substance Use & Misuse 2005 Karen Mcelrath 102 citations

This study examines the relationship between MDMA (Ecstasy), sexual behavior, and sexual risk taking. The sample consisted of 98 current and former users of MDMA. Several strategies were utilized to recruit respondents and data were collected through in-depth interviews during 1997 and 1998. The majority of respondents had used MDMA during the 6-month period prior to the interview and a large...

Negative Experiences on Ecstasy: The Role of Drug, Set, and Setting

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs June 1, 2002 Karen Mcelrath, Kieran McEvoy 56 citations

Similar to other sociological studies of Ecstasy use, the authors' research suggests that Ecstasy users tend to report positive effects of the drug. However, we also observed that most users experienced at least one adverse psychological outcome while using Ecstasy. The present study examines those negative experiences within the context of drug, set and setting. Data were collected through...