#152
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 09:00:11 -0500
From: "Lance & Debra Lafler Jr." <debnlance@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: FW: Information About Rapists
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Dear friends and health eds,
This email is "going around" and at first I thought I would let it go.
But after reading it (it is not that long), it is very helpful and has some
good tips,
BUT I did not like it entirely because it aids in placing blame on the
victim -
ex. "I have long hair" or "I was wearing overalls" or "I
didnt/couldnt
scream".....
Therefore the thought is (usually anyway) ....."it is my fault - I did
something wrong".
Please know & advocate that sexual assaults are NOT EVER the victims fault.
Furthermore, from working with victims and speaking on sexual assault, I
found
a few needed & missing important facts to add for you, your friends & your
family:
1. Most importantly, most sexual assaults are NOT by strangers - most of the
time it is someone
that you know - and know very well (partner, family, friend, teacher,
etc.)
2. Women are not the only targets, men get sexually assaulted too....they
just dont report it.
3. Adults are not the only targets - all ages get sexually assaulted (babies
through elderly).
4. Men are not always the assaulter, women assault too.
5. Men dont only attack women, and women dont only attack men (it goes all
ways).
(and if a man attacks a man, or a woman attacks a woman - orientation
does not always apply).
6. 90%+ college age sexual assaults are alcohol/drug related - by the victim
and/or attacker.
7. "Date rape drugs" are on the rise - drugs used: ALCOHOL, Rohypnol
(roofies), GHB,
and Ketamine (Special K). (Usually victims black out and pass out for
hours).
(and remember NOT only women get drugged!)
8. A person does not have to be "raped" (or penetrated) to be violated.
Sexual assault can be just touching. Many victims may say "I wasn't
raped, but..."
Support victims by validating feelings, they did not feel right/good,
they felt
violated and that is all that matters.
Here are some links that some of you may be interested in:
Sexual assault information page:
http://www.cs.utk.edu/~bartley/saInfoPage.html
Stats on sexual assault:
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/cvtcsx/stats.htm
Brief on Date Rape Drugs:
http://students.syr.edu/depts/health/rapecenter/drugs.html
Male Rape/Assault:
http://www.zip.com.au/~korman/rape/male/
http://www.rapecrisiscenter.com/Male%20Rape%20Info%20Sheet.html
Safety Tips:
http://www.um-jmh.org/Departments/RTC_Safety_Tips.html
Recovering from Rape/Sexual Assault:
http://www.shpm.com/articles/women/raperec.html
Below is the forwarded email. =)
Safety to all of you.
Take care,
Deb
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, 22 January, 2001 1:00 AM
Subject: Information About Rapists
Subject: Interesting information about rapists
This group interviewed a bunch of rapists and date rapists who are in prison
on what they look for in their targets.........here are some interesting
facts:
The #1 thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most
likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle
that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with
long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who's
clothing is easy to remove quickly. The #1 outfit they look for is overalls
because many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing and on overalls
the straps can be easily cut.
They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse
or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can
be
easily overpowered.
The time of day men are most likely to attack and rape a woman is in the
early morning, between 5 and 8:30 a.m.
The number one place women are abducted from/attacked at is grocery store
parking lots. Number two is office parking lots/garages. Number three is
public restrooms.
The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and
quickly move her to a second location where they don't have to worry about
getting caught.
Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence
but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years. If you put up any kind of a fight at
all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to
realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be
time-consuming. These men said they will not pick on women who have
umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in
their hands. Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close
to
the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these
guys you're not worth it.
Several defense mechanisms he taught us are:
* If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you
in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and askthem a question,
like what time is it, or make general small talk, I can't believe it is so
cold out here, we're in for a bad winter. Now you've seen their face and
could identify them in a lineup, you lose appeal as a target.
* If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and
yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd
leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to
fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target. If you carry pepper
spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him
wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a
deterrent.
* If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can by
outsmarting them. If they grab your wrist, pull your wrist back so your hand
is in waving position (palm facing forward) and twist it toward yourself and
pull your arm away. It is hard to hold onto wrist bones that are moving in
that way. They stumble toward you and you stumble back, so you can use that
momentum to bring the same out and backhand them with your knuckles in the
forehead, nose or teeth.
* If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either
under the arm between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh -
HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm
pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke
through the skin and tore out muscle strands - the guy needed stitches. Try
pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it hurts.
* After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly
unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's testicles (do not be
afraid -
your life may be at stake!) it is extremely painful. You might think that
you'll piss the guy off and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing
these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not
cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's out of there.
* When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend
them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as
possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I
ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.
Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your
surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd
behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel a little
silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
Please forward this to any woman you know, it's simple stuff that could save
her life.
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#153
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 07:35:46 -0800
From: Caryl Carapezzi <wellnesswins@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: medical self-care books and their effectiveness
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Does anyone have any first-hand experience with the
use of medical self-care books and their effectiveness
in reducing health-care claims?
Caryl
=====
Caryl Carapezzi
WellStart
Missoula, MT 59801
wellnesswins@yahoo.com
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#154
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 09:15:24 -0800
From: Therese McNamee <THERESEM@ASAGING.ORG>
Subject: Seniors
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
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Does anyone know where to get information on how seniors fair economically in comparison
to the rest of the population?
Thanks
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#155
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:00:12 -0500
From: Michaela Conley <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>
Subject: Pd. Ad: Asst./Assoc. Professors
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Community Health
Assistant/Associate in Epidemiology
University of Toledo
Department of Public Health and Rehabilitative Services, College of Health
& Human Services, University of Toledo. The Department of Public Health and
Rehabilitative Services at the University of Toledo seeks applications for
two tenure-track positions, both at the assistant/associate professor
level, starting Fall Term 2001.
Assistant/Associate Professor in Community Health: Position involves
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in some of the following areas:
death and dying, health communication, health administration, health
behavior, and/or methods and materials in community health. In addition,
the candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program
and collaborate with other investigators on research and grants, advise
students and perform other duties as identified by the chair.
Assistant/Associate in Epidemiology: Position involves teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, and
program evaluation with a specialization in chronic diseases or mental
health. In addition, the candidate will collaborate in the development of
an epidemiology/biostatistics track in the MPH program. The candidate will
also be expected to establish an independent research program and
collaborate with other investigators on grants, advise students and perform
other duties as identified by the chair.
To apply provide (1) letter of application indicating the position
appointment (2) curriculum vitae, (3) transcripts of all college
coursework, and (4) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references. Applications received by April 1, 2001 are assured
consideration. Submit all materials to:
James H. Price, PhD, MPH, Chair, Search Committee, The University of
Toledo, Department of Public Health Rehabilitative Services, 2801 W.
Bancroft, Toledo, OH, 43606. TEL: (419) 530-4180, E-mail:
jprice@utnet.utoledo.edu
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#156
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:33:01 -0600
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>
Subject: The Student HEDIR
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As you may know, a few years ago I created a student HEDIR
(HEDIRS-L@siu.edu) that students could subscribe to themselves. It has
never taken off and so basically it is dormant. Anybody can subscribe by
following the directions at http://www.kittle.siu.edu/lists/hedirs.html
I do not subscribe students to this list...they can themselves. However,
if you, as a faculty member would like them to subscribe to the HEDIR (the
professional one, not the student), have them go to the HEDIR web page and
subscribe as a graduate student.
Please pass this to your classes who you are having sign up for the
HEDIR...do not ask them to ask me to sign up for the student HEDIR...
Thanks.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
Home Page: http://www.kittle.siu.edu
HEDIR: http://www.hedir.org
IEJHE: http://www.iejhe.org
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#157
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:36:18 -0600
From: Michael Ballard <Michael.Ballard@WKU.EDU>
Subject: Department Head Position
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
College of Human Ecology
Knoxville, Tennessee
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Department Head, Health and Safety Sciences with faculty rank
of professor (12 month tenure-track appointment effective August 1,
2001).
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in health education or public
health; a strong record of scholarship including research and
publications; demonstrated success in obtaining extramural support for
research; administrative experience in academia; and, demonstration of
commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action.
Desired Qualifications: Graduate level teaching; experience in
supervising theses/dissertations; leadership experience with
professional organizations; effective interpersonal and communication
skills; and, commitment to leadership in teaching, research, and public
service.
Responsibilities: Chief administrative officer with responsibilities for
academic programs; budgetary and promotion decisions; provide leadership
and advocacy for development of research, teaching and public service;
promote collaborative interactions with internal and external
constituencies including the Agricultural Extension Service; instruct
graduate level courses and direct theses and dissertations; and, pursue
external funding.
Department: Health and Safety Sciences is one of five departments in the
College of Human Ecology. Academic programs include: BS degree in
community health education; MPH degree in public health (accredited by
the Council on Education for Public Health); MS degree in health
promotion/health education; MS degree in safety; and PhD degree in Human
Ecology with a concentration in community health. The department has 8
full-time faculty, 2 UT Agricultural Extension Service faculty, 10
graduate teaching associates, 4 staff and several part-time faculty.
University: Designated a Carnegie I research university, UT is the
oldest, largest and most comprehensive institution of higher education
in Tennessee. Academic programs on the Knoxville campus enroll
approximately 20,000 undergraduate students and nearly 5500 graduate
students. Detailed information about the University of Tennessee or the
Department of Health and Safety Sciences may be obtained by visiting the
following Web sites: http://www.utk.edu or http://hss.he.utk.edu
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Application: Review of applications will begin February 16, 2001 and
continue until the position is filled. Submit letter of application
addressing in order the required and desired qualifications of the
applicant as stated in this position announcement, curriculum vitae,
names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
June Gorski, DrPH, CHES
Chair, Department Head Search Committee
Department of Health and Safety Sciences
The University of Tennessee
1914 Andy Holt Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996-2710
865 974-5041 (office) 865 974-6439 (fax)
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#158
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 15:17:12 -0500
From: "Michael J. Ludwig" <Michael.J.Ludwig@HOFSTRA.EDU>
Subject: NY Times stuff
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Here's a brief commentary on "the virginity movement" from Sunday's NY Times.
As it's in the magazine, the link will stay active for the rest of the week.
Michael Ludwig
http://www.nytimes.com/library/magazine/home/20010121mag-wwln.html
Michael J. Ludwig <Michael.J.Ludwig@hofstra.edu>
http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/michael_J_ludwig
Hofstra University, Department of HPFS
220 Hofstra Dome, Hempstead, NY 11549
516-463-5885 (voice)
516-463-4810 (fax)
"Punditry is to intellectual life as fast food is
to fine cuisine." -Todd Gitlin
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#159
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 15:18:08 -0500
From: "Michael J. Ludwig" <Michael.J.Ludwig@HOFSTRA.EDU>
Subject: More NY Times stuff: attn drug educators!
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Another story in the same Sunday NY Times magazine. A must read for
those who teach drug ed.
I'd love to hear reaction on the hedir about this one.
Michael Ludwig
http://www.nytimes.com/library/magazine/home/20010121mag-ecstasy.html
Michael J. Ludwig <Michael.J.Ludwig@hofstra.edu>
http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/michael_J_ludwig
Hofstra University, Department of HPFS
220 Hofstra Dome, Hempstead, NY 11549
516-463-5885 (voice)
516-463-4810 (fax)
"Punditry is to intellectual life as fast food is
to fine cuisine." -Todd Gitlin
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#160
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 15:30:09 -0500
From: Isabel Burk <izzibz@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Ecstasy in NY Times Magazine
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I read the cover story on Ecstacy and it, like others, was almost an
advertisement for the stuff. Written by a former user, and slanted
toward the "experience" with a quick gloss on the dangers.
This is also one of the reasons parents don't always "get it." When the
media features these pieces (and they do, often) parents say to
themselves, "that doesn't sound so bad, everyone's doing it, it's part
of adolescence."
We need to do a better job educating adults so they can talk to young
people. This article was a disservice to our work.
Isabel Burk
--
Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES, CPP
The Health Network
(845) 638-3569 fax: (845) 638-1928
E-mail: isabel@healthnetwork.org
www.healthnetwork.org
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#161
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 16:10:14 -0500
From: "Michael J. Ludwig" <Michael.J.Ludwig@HOFSTRA.EDU>
Subject: Re: Ecstasy in NY Times Magazine
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>>> Isabel Burk <izzibz@EARTHLINK.NET> 1/22/01 3:30:09 PM >>>
wrote:
I read the cover story on Ecstacy and it, like others, was almost an
advertisement for the stuff. Written by a former user, and slanted
toward the "experience" with a quick gloss on the dangers.
This is also one of the reasons parents don't always "get it." When the
media features these pieces (and they do, often) parents say to
themselves, "that doesn't sound so bad, everyone's doing it, it's part
of adolescence."
We need to do a better job educating adults so they can talk to young
people. This article was a disservice to our work.
_______________
While I agree with Ms. Burk that the piece was slanted, I think
it was valuable because it gives us in the education community
a "user's eye view" of the drug. This enables us to:
1. Better understand the motivations and rationale of those
who use it and therefore better able to challenge this line
of reasoning.
2. It provides an opportunity for high school and college
students to challenge the article based on scientific evidence.
One of the reasons I posted the URL for the article was to
generate professional discussion. Seems like a good start.
Michael J. Ludwig <Michael.J.Ludwig@hofstra.edu>
http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/michael_J_ludwig
Hofstra University, Department of HPFS
220 Hofstra Dome, Hempstead, NY 11549
516-463-5885 (voice)
516-463-4810 (fax)
"Punditry is to intellectual life as fast food is
to fine cuisine." -Todd Gitlin
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#162
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 16:46:41 -0500
From: Eric Buhi <eric.buhi@HEALTH.GATECH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Ecstasy in NY Times Magazine
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
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I disagree, though. It is not fair to judge whether a drug is safe or not
just by looking at emergency room visits or at deaths of users. Let's use
alcohol as an example. Many individuals abuse alcohol, and because not
everyone dies as a result of using it, we just cannot say that alcohol use
isn't harmful. Actually, scientific research has shown that one to two
drinks per day (for people who are not at high-risk at developing
alcoholism) can be beneficial. However, research also shows that three or
more drinks daily can result in higher blood pressure, more heart disease,
cirrhosis and pancreatitis, impaired cognitive function, and shorter lives.
Research has been conducted on ecstasy users, and just because they don't
die or visit the ER at the same rates as cocaine users, doesn't mean that
ecstasy is safe. NIDA research shows side effects include (taken from
http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofax/ecstasy.html, which by the way, wasn't on
the NY Times Magazine link list...why not? Did anyone else look at their
links to other ecstasy sites?):
****SNIP****
1) "that Psychological difficulties, including confusion, depression, sleep
problems, drug craving, severe anxiety, and paranoia - during and sometimes
weeks after taking MDMA (even psychotic episodes have been reported).
2) Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching,
nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, and chills or sweating.
3) Increases in heart rate and blood pressure, a special risk for people
with circulatory or heart disease.
Recent research findings also link MDMA use to long-term damage to those
parts of the brain critical to thought and memory. It is thought that the
drug causes damage to the neurons that use the chemical serotonin to
communicate with other neurons. In monkeys, exposure to MDMA for 4 days
caused brain damage that was evident 6 to 7 years later. This study
provides further evidence that people who take MDMA may be risking
permanent brain damage.
Also, there is evidence that people who develop a rash that looks like acne
after using MDMA may be risking severe side effects, including liver
damage, if they continue to use the drug."
****SNIP****
Can somebody tell me where the disconnect is with the writer of this story?
He is obviously trying to persuade his side of the story...that ecstasy is
ok...other writers do the same to enhance their political agenda -- that it
should be legalized.
Eric Buhi, MPH, CHES
Georgia Tech Wellness Center
At 04:10 PM 1/22/2001 -0500, Michael J. Ludwig wrote:
>** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
>** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
>** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
>** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
>** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
> >>> Isabel Burk <izzibz@EARTHLINK.NET> 1/22/01 3:30:09 PM >>>
>wrote:
>I read the cover story on Ecstacy and it, like others, was almost an
>advertisement for the stuff. Written by a former user, and slanted
>toward the "experience" with a quick gloss on the dangers.
>This is also one of the reasons parents don't always "get it." When the
>media features these pieces (and they do, often) parents say to
>themselves, "that doesn't sound so bad, everyone's doing it, it's part
>of adolescence."
>We need to do a better job educating adults so they can talk to young
>people. This article was a disservice to our work.
>
>_______________
>
>While I agree with Ms. Burk that the piece was slanted, I think
>it was valuable because it gives us in the education community
>a "user's eye view" of the drug. This enables us to:
>1. Better understand the motivations and rationale of those
>who use it and therefore better able to challenge this line
>of reasoning.
>2. It provides an opportunity for high school and college
>students to challenge the article based on scientific evidence.
>
>One of the reasons I posted the URL for the article was to
>generate professional discussion. Seems like a good start.
>
>
>
>
>Michael J. Ludwig <Michael.J.Ludwig@hofstra.edu>
>http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/michael_J_ludwig
>Hofstra University, Department of HPFS
>220 Hofstra Dome, Hempstead, NY 11549
>516-463-5885 (voice)
>516-463-4810 (fax)
>
>"Punditry is to intellectual life as fast food is
>to fine cuisine." -Todd Gitlin
>
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#163
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:09:48 -0500
From: Kelli McCormack Brown <kmbrown@HSC.USF.EDU>
Subject: I am looking for..
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
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David Duncan. Can someone send me his email address?
Thanks in advance.
Kelli McCormack Brown
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#164
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:15:56 -0500
From: Bill Taverner <edu345@ECLIPSE.NET>
Subject: Game Show
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Colleagues,
I'm putting the final touches on the third edition of "Positive Images:
Teaching Abstinence, Contraception, and Sexual Health" and during the final
editing process, it occurred to me that our old game show-style review
lesson might be even more fun (and definitely more current) if we used the
format of a newer, pop TV show. Thus, I have revised the lesson to a "Who
Wants to Win A Prize" format.
I have the lesson procedure down, but now at this 11th hour, I need more
multiple choice questions! I would be delighted if my colleagues would send
me their favorite multiple choice-questions about abstinence, contraception,
or sexual health.
If we use your question, I will send you a copy of this lesson, titled "It's
No Game: Knowing About Abstinence, Contraception, and Sexual Health." (So
be sure to send me a snail mail address, too.)
Please also rate your question as "easy," "moderate," or
"difficult." (Use
high school sophomores or juniors as a gauge.)
Thanks in advance for your good ideas.
Bill
Bill Taverner, M.A.
Director of Education
The Center for Family Life Education, PPGNNJ
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#165
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:19:53 -0500
From: Cynthia Knowles <cknowles@LOCALNET.COM>
Subject: Ecstasy in NY Times magazine
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Thanks for the heads-up on this article, Michael. I agree with Isabel,
that this is more like an advertisement.
I talk to ecstasy users nearly every day and believe me, their experiences
are not even close to what this article describes. Because of it's
Schedule I status, it is being made everywhere and by everyone. The
problems with adulterants are huge. I'm on a first-name basis with my
local health department, sheriff and pediatrician because of the number of
not-so-euphoric and downright frightening experiences some students have
reported. It isn't 1985 anymore, when this young author was experimenting.
The research on ecstasy is also pretty spotty. There have been a few good,
controlled studies using primates and "real" ecstasy. Much of the other
research that has been publicized has been done with very small sample size
(one study used only one subject!), have used subjects that were poly-drug
users - ecstasy included, or have relied on self-reported use of the drug
when selecting subjects. Based on what I've been seeing and hearing for
the last two years from my drug using clients, self-reported use of ecstasy
means nothing, just that you've been popping pills that you think might
possibly be ecstasy.
Right now ecstasy means big money. You can manufacture amphetamine tablets
for a dime a piece and sell them to ravers as ecstasy for $20. Like I
said, the problem with adulterants is huge.
The best research (G. Ricaurte) suggests that use of MDMA causes nerve
damage that is visible 7 years after the ecstasy use. Ricaurte goes on to
describe an interesting long-range possibility. That by destroying these
serotonin- producing nerve cells we may see higher rates of clinical
depression and sleep disorders in these users as they age. (These are the
disorders seen in brains that have naturally reduced serotonin levels.)
Cynthia R. Knowles
Prevention Specialist
Dansville, NY 14437
Ph/Fx: 716-335-5448
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