Methamphetamine use among gay men across the UK.
Christopher P Bonell
;
Ford CI Hickson
;
Peter Weatherburn
;
David S Reid;
(2009)
Methamphetamine use among gay men across the UK.
The International journal on drug policy, 21 (3).
pp. 244-246.
ISSN 0955-3959
DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2009.07.002
BACKGROUND: Concerns about gay men's methamphetamine use reflect its physical and psychological harms, and association with sexual-risk behaviour and HIV infection. Existing research suggests gay men's use in the UK is low and may be largely confined to London. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey of convenience sample of UK gay men. RESULTS: Methamphetamine was used by a significant minority of gay men in London but also in other regions. Overall, use was highest among those men aged 30-49, HIV-positive and reporting sexual-risk behaviours. CONCLUSION: Methamphetamine was used by a significant minority of gay men in and outside London. Targeted prevention and treatment services should be developed and evaluated.
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4950-6163