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Silke Conen

2 papers in the library · 77 citations · publishing 2010-2011

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MDMA (ecstasy) effects on actual driving performance before and after sleep deprivation, as function of dose and concentration in blood and oral fluid

Psychopharmacology September 27, 2011 Wendy M. Bosker, Kim P. C. Kuypers, Silke Conen et al. 32 citations

RATIONALE: Experimental research has shown that 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) can improve some psychomotor driving skills when administered during the day. In real life, however, MDMA is taken during the night, and driving may likely occur early in the morning after a night of "raving" and sleep loss. OBJECTIVES: The present study assessed the effects of MDMA on road-tracking and...

Dose-related effects of MDMA on psychomotor function and mood before, during, and after a night of sleep loss

Psychopharmacology January 18, 2010 Wendy M. Bosker, Kim P. C. Kuypers, Silke Conen et al. 45 citations

INTRODUCTION: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is known to improve psychomotor function and mood when measured during daytime. However, MDMA users tend to take this drug at dance parties while staying awake for prolonged periods of time. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This study was designed to assess dose-related residual effects of MDMA on psychomotor function and mood after a night without...