Rolling Beyond Raves: Ecstasy Use Outside the Rave Setting
Department
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2004
Abstract
In this paper, we explore settings of ecstasy use other than those that are part of the rave scene. Little is known about its use in other settings. Data from young adult (18-25 years old) active ecstasy users were collected using surveys (N = 158) and qualitative in-depth interviews (N = 66). Recruitment involved targeted and theoretical sampling. Data analysis was guided by the constant comparison method, common in grounded theory. Our findings indicate that ecstasy use has extended to social settings beyond raves, including dance/music venues, bars in inner-city neighborhoods, neighborhood cruising sites, and private residences. Users may attend multiple settings, and it is common for use practices to be transmitted across settings. An understanding of emerging social settings of ecstasy use and the associated use patterns provides baseline information for the development of effective and appropriate prevention and intervention programs, including drug treatment, as well as for policy makers.
Journal Title
Journal of Drug Issues
Journal ISSN
0022-0426
Volume
34
Issue
4
First Page
831
Last Page
860
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1177/002204260403400406