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An Examination of the Most Recent Episode of Molly Use among College Students

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The current study examined event-level characteristics (e.g., contextual factors, risk behaviors) during the most recent episode of Molly use among a sample of college students who reported previously using Molly. PARTICIPANTS: = 151; 66.7% female) were drinkers aged 18 to 25. Data were collected from October to November 2014, February to April 2015, and September to November 2015. METHOD: Participants completed measures regarding typical Molly use and items related to context and behaviors during their most recent episode of Molly use. RESULTS: Findings revealed that our sample most commonly reported using Molly earlier in the evening while hanging out with friends or at a party. Additionally, sexual and other drug use behaviors commonly occurred when using Molly. CONCLUSIONS: Findings provide preliminary information in guiding future work exploring Molly use and potential substance-related issues associated with the context of when and how Molly is consumed.

Source: Journal of Drug Issues

DOI: 10.1177/0022042616687283

Authors: Amy L. Stamates, Ashley N. Linden-Carmichael, Brynn E. Sheehan, Peter D. Preonas, Cathy Lau-Barraco

Institution: Old Dominion University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism