Consistency and change in club drug use by sexual minority men in New York City, 2002 to 2007.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2009.175232 and PMC identifier 2936981.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections
- Illicit Drugs
- Substance-Related Disorders