Recreational MDMA use in Norway
Results from an internet convenience sample
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15528406 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cato Grønnerød (0000-0001-7915-9601, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, corresponding author), Thea Rønningen (OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University), Ingrid Rike Haugsjå (OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University), K A A Andersen (0000-0002-9313-4459, Oslo University Hospital), Camilla Lindvall Dahlgren (0000-0002-6773-475X, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University), Tor-Morten Kvam (0000-0002-3354-1511, University of Oslo) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1619676-1619676 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1619676 |
| PMID | 41080781 |
| OpenAlex | W4414552632 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 40 |
Our sample reported positive experiences and effects of recreational MDMA use, with a small minority reporting problematic effects and negative experiences. Self-perceived symptoms were reported as improved, especially for internalizing disorders. Participants reported positive changes in many aspects of life
Ecstasy · MDMA · Mental health · Recreation · Recreational Drug · Recreational use · Sample (material · The Internet · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis · Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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| Highly cited | No |
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