The Authors’ Own Words: We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.
Ashley N. Linden-Carmichael, MS; Amy L. Stamates, MS; Brynn E. Sheehan, MS; & Cathy Lau-Barraco, PhD
Substance Abuse Vol. 37, Iss. 3, 2016
“Molly is a form of MDMA that is perceived by some users to be more “pure” and possibly less harmful than other forms of MDMA. To the best of our knowledge, our study was the first to examine prevalence, risks, and personality characteristics associated with Molly use in a college sample. Our findings suggest that 12% of students sampled have used Molly. In addition, Molly users report higher levels of sensation seeking, and Molly use is uniquely related to greater risk for substance-related harms. These findings demonstrate a need for correcting possible misperceptions about Molly in addition to educating users on the potential for experiencing harm.”
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