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Consistency and Change in Club Drug Use by Sexual Minority Men in New York City, 2002 to 2007

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: We used repeated cross-sectional data from intercept surveys conducted annually at lesbian, gay, and bisexual community events to investigate trends in club drug use in sexual minority men (N = 6489) in New York City from 2002 to 2007. Recent use of ecstasy, ketamine, and γ-hydroxybutyrate decreased significantly. Crystal methamphetamine use initially increased but then decreased. Use of cocaine and amyl nitrates remained consistent. A greater number of HIV-positive (vs HIV-negative) men reported recent drug use across years. Downward trends in drug use in this population mirror trends in other groups.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2009.175232

Authors: David W. Pantalone, David S. Bimbi, Catherine A. Holder, Sarit A. Golub, Jeffrey T. Parsons

Institutions: City University of New York, Hunter College

Language: English

Topic: HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health