Prescription Drug Abuse Among Ecstasy Users in Miami

This study examines the nature, extent and consequences of prescription drug abuse among 143 ecstasy users in Miami. Participants were recruited through nightclub and college campus outreach, and through respondent referrals. Instrumentation included the Risk Behavior Assessment, Substance Abuse Mod...

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Published in:Journal of addictive diseases 2005-01, Vol.24 (4), p.1-16
Main Authors: Kurtz, Steven P., Inciardi, James A., Surratt, Hilary L., Cottler, Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictive behaviors
Adolescent
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Alprazolam
Arrests
Biological and medical sciences
Catchment Area (Health)
club drugs
Clubs
Depression (Psychology)
Diazepam
Drug Abuse
Drug addiction
Drug Prescriptions - statistics & numerical data
Drug use
Ecstasy
Ethnic Groups - statistics & numerical data
Female
Florida - epidemiology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Hydrocodone
Male
Medical sciences
Medications
Miami, Florida
N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine
Oxycodone
polydrug use
Prescription drugs
Psychoanalysis
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Risk
Risk Factors
Substance Abuse
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study examines the nature, extent and consequences of prescription drug abuse among 143 ecstasy users in Miami. Participants were recruited through nightclub and college campus outreach, and through respondent referrals. Instrumentation included the Risk Behavior Assessment, Substance Abuse Module and Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Median age was 23, 42% were female and 50% Hispanic. An arrest history was reported by 44%, and 33% reported prior drug/alcohol treatment. Prescription drug abuse was reported by 87%; alprazolam (57%), oxycodone (36%), hydrocodone (32%) and diazepam (30%) were cited most often. Prescription drug abusers were more likely to report polydrug use, drug treatment histories, risky drug use behaviors, and symptoms of depression. They also reported numerous physical, psychological and social consequences of prescription drug abuse. Additional studies among larger samples are needed to understand the processes of prescription drug access and the extent of integration in club drug using cultures.
ISSN:1055-0887
1545-0848
DOI:10.1300/J069v24n04_01