FACT, FICTION, AND FUNCTION: MYTHMAKING AND THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF ECSTASY USE
- 31 January 2001
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Substance Use & Misuse
- Vol. 36 (1-2) , 1-22
- https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-100000226
Abstract
Myths and folklore about drugs represent important aspects of user subcultures. This paper explores Ecstasy users' perceptions about drug folklore as it relates to the social relationships of drug user lifestyles. The data for the study were collected through in-depth interviews with 50 current or former Ecstasy users in Northern Ireland. The findings indicate that although some Ecstasy users perceive the folklore to be an accurate reflection of reality others report that social relations among users change with continued usage, occur within selected venues, or are influenced by greater cultural relations that characterize mainstream society. [Translations are provided in the International Abstracts Section of this issue.]Keywords
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