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College Students’ Perceived Risks Of Ecstasy Use And The State Of Ecstasy Prevention, Maria Young
College Students’ Perceived Risks Of Ecstasy Use And The State Of Ecstasy Prevention, Maria Young
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National statistics reveal a startling trend concerning ecstasy use among high school students, with over 5% of 10th graders and 8% of 12th graders reporting lifetime use (Dennis & Ballard, 2002). Ecstasy use among college students is even higher, with some studies reporting rates up to 10% (Boyd et al., 2003). Although previous research has documented the prevalence and predictors of ecstasy use, there is a limited understanding of how college students’ perceptions of risk related to ecstasy use are formed. A focus group was conducted using a sample of Trinity College students. In addition, a brief online …