CAHSS Faculty Articles
Prescription Drug Abuse among Ecstasy Users in Miami
ORCID ID
0000-0003-4027-7840, 0000-0001-5643-8536
ResearcherID
H-3010-2014, K-3072-2014
Publication Title
Journal of Addictive Diseases
ISSN
1545-0848
Publication Date
2006
Abstract
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.
DOI
10.1300/J069v24n04_01
Volume
24
Issue
4
First Page
1
Last Page
16
NSUWorks Citation
Kurtz, S. P., Inciardi, J. A., Surratt, H. L., & Cottler, L. (2006). Prescription Drug Abuse among Ecstasy Users in Miami. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 24 (4), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1300/J069v24n04_01
