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Exploring the Temporal Relationship Between Race and the Use of Ecstasy
George S Yacoubian1,2, Blake J Urbach3
1a Pacific Institute for Research Evaluation (PIRE) in Calverton , MD , USA.
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
|October 12, 2017
Summary
This study examined the temporal relationship between race and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or "ecstasy") use from 1990-2001. Findings reveal a consistent, statistically significant link between race and ecstasy consumption throughout the 1990s.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Previous research indicated 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or "ecstasy") use was concentrated among white individuals.
- Existing studies lacked a temporal analysis of race and MDMA use patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the temporal relationship between race and MDMA use.
- To analyze trends in ecstasy consumption across racial groups between 1990 and 2001.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (1990-2001).
- Employed chi-square statistics to assess the temporal association between race and ecstasy use.
Main Results:
- A consistent and statistically significant relationship between race and ecstasy use was observed throughout the 1990s.
- While lifetime prevalence of MDMA use was relatively low, racial disparities persisted.
Conclusions:
- The study identified a durable temporal link between race and MDMA consumption.
- Findings have implications for public health policies addressing drug use among different racial demographics.
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