Gender differences in self-reported anxiety, depression, and somatization among ecstasy/MDMA polydrug users, alcohol/tobacco users, and nondrug users

Article Abstract:

The difference in reactions exhibited amongst males and females towards certain drugs used in order to overcome self-anxiety, depression and somatization is studied. The female gender showed higher psychopathological scores than males in all the three subscale in the alcohol/tobacco group, depression scores in alcohol/tobacco, cannabis/alcohol, and light ecstasy users group and for depression scores for the alcohol group.

Drinking behavior, Drinking behaviour

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Differential effects of MDMA, cocaine, and cannabis use severity on distinctive components of the executive functions in polysubstance users: A multiple regression analysis

Article Abstract:

The study analyzed the relationship between severity of consumption of different drugs and neuropsychological performance on tasks sensitive to impairment in the executive subprocesses, which include working memory. Results showed a differential impact of severity of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) abuse on working memory and abstract reasoning indices, and of cocaine severity on an inhibitory control index.

Marijuana, Cocaine, Psychological aspects, Comparative analysis

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Increased intensity of Ecstasy and polydrug usage in the more experienced recreational Ecstasy/MDMA users: a WWW study

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to compare the polydrug usage patterns reported by non-Ecstasy users, moderate Ecstasy users, and heavy ecstasy users. The increased use of Ecstasy is associated with more intensive patterns of Ecstasy/MDMA intake, and the greater use of illicit CNS stimulants and hallucinogens.

Drug use

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