Patricia Acosta
Biographic Data
| ID | 5224323 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia Acosta |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia |
| FAMILY NAME | Acosta |
| SIGNATURE | ACOSTA P |
| AFFILIATIONS | New York University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Naloxone Acceptance among Nightclub Attendees in New York City
Reliability of a Rapid Screener for an Intercept Survey about Drug Use
Intercept surveys are a relatively inexpensive method to rapidly collect data on drug use. However, querying use of dozens of drugs can be time-consuming. We determined whether using a rapid screener is efficacious in detecting which participants use drugs and should be offered a full survey which asks more extensively about use. We surveyed 103 adults (age 18-29) on streets of Manhattan, NY in 2019 to test the reliability of a screener which que…
Shifts in Drug Use Behavior Among Electronic Dance Music Partygoers in New York During Covid-19 Social Distancing
Participants in this sample tended to reduce party drug use during COVID-19-related social distancing
Virtual raves and happy hours during Covid-19: New drug use contexts for electronic dance music partygoers
Adulterants and altruism: A qualitative investigation of “drug checkers” in North America
Adverse drug-related effects among electronic dance music party attendees
A comparison of self-reported sexual effects of alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy in a sample of young adult nightlife attendees
Alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA], 'Molly') are among the most prevalent substances used by young adults; however, few studies have focused on the specific sexual effects associated with use. Examining subjective sexual effects (e.g. increased libido) associated with use can inform prevention efforts. Data were analysed from 679 nightclub and dance festival attendees in New York City (ages 18-25) to examine…
A Qualitative Investigation Comparing Psychosocial and Physical Sexual Experiences Related to Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Adults
A comparison of self-reported sexual effects of alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy in a sample of young adult nightlife attendees
Alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA], 'Molly') are among the most prevalent substances used by young adults; however, few studies have focused on the specific sexual effects associated with use. Examining subjective sexual effects (e.g. increased libido) associated with use can inform prevention efforts. Data were analysed from 679 nightclub and dance festival attendees in New York City (ages 18-25) to examine…
A Qualitative Investigation Comparing Psychosocial and Physical Sexual Experiences Related to Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Adults
A comparison of self-reported sexual effects of alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy in a sample of young adult nightlife attendees
Alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA], 'Molly') are among the most prevalent substances used by young adults; however, few studies have focused on the specific sexual effects associated with use. Examining subjective sexual effects (e.g. increased libido) associated with use can inform prevention efforts. Data were analysed from 679 nightclub and dance festival attendees in New York City (ages 18-25) to examine…
A Qualitative Investigation Comparing Psychosocial and Physical Sexual Experiences Related to Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Adults
Adulterants and altruism: A qualitative investigation of “drug checkers” in North America
Adverse drug-related effects among electronic dance music party attendees
Reliability of a Rapid Screener for an Intercept Survey about Drug Use
Intercept surveys are a relatively inexpensive method to rapidly collect data on drug use. However, querying use of dozens of drugs can be time-consuming. We determined whether using a rapid screener is efficacious in detecting which participants use drugs and should be offered a full survey which asks more extensively about use. We surveyed 103 adults (age 18-29) on streets of Manhattan, NY in 2019 to test the reliability of a screener which que…
Shifts in Drug Use Behavior Among Electronic Dance Music Partygoers in New York During Covid-19 Social Distancing
Participants in this sample tended to reduce party drug use during COVID-19-related social distancing
Virtual raves and happy hours during Covid-19: New drug use contexts for electronic dance music partygoers
Naloxone Acceptance among Nightclub Attendees in New York City
Medicine (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Drug (5 works) · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis (5 works) · Ecstasy (4 works) · MDMA (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (4 works)