Table 1 Pearson’s correlations between POMS scales and MDMA concentrations in blood (MDMA BC). *Indicates statistically significant interaction at p ≤ 0.05.

From: Depressive mood ratings are reduced by MDMA in female polydrug ecstasy users homozygous for the l-allele of the serotonin transporter

Positive affect and MDMA BC

Vigor

Friendliness

Elation

Arousal

Positive Mood

r56; p

0.17; 0.22

0.13; 0.36

0.16; 0.24

0.20; 0.14

0.14; 0.30

Negative affect and MDMA BC

Depression

Anger

Fatigue

Confusion

Anxiety

r56; p

−0.01; 0.94

0.08; 0.57

−0.14; 0.30

0.20; 0.14

0.26; 0.05*