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¹Psychopharmacology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK. r.carhart-harris@bris.ac.uk

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychopharmacology
Sleep Medicine

Background:

Ecstasy (MDMA) is a recreational drug with known psychoactive effects.
Previous research suggests a link between substance use and sleep disturbances.
The specific impact of ecstasy on sleep patterns requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the association between ecstasy use and subjective sleep quality.
To compare sleep patterns of current ecstasy users, abstinent former users, and non-users.

Main Methods:

An anonymous web-based questionnaire was administered to 1035 individuals.
A subgroup of 89 "ecstasy-only" users (current and abstinent) was identified.
Subjective sleep parameters (quality, latency, awakenings, total sleep time) were compared between groups.

Main Results:

Current ecstasy-only users reported significantly worse sleep quality and longer total sleep time compared to controls.
Abstinent ecstasy-only users reported significantly more nighttime awakenings than controls.
Findings suggest persistent sleep abnormalities in individuals with a history of ecstasy use.

Conclusions:

Ecstasy use is associated with significant subjective sleep disturbances.
Abstinent users show persistent sleep abnormalities, particularly increased nighttime awakenings.
These findings support previous objective studies on MDMA's long-term effects on sleep.