Chemsex case study: is it time to recommend routine screening of sexualised drug use in men who have sex with men?

Sex Health. 2018 Apr;15(2):167-169. doi: 10.1071/SH17156.

Abstract

This case discusses a gay male participating in sexualised drug use. It raises several important issues and strengthens the case for routine screening for sexualised drug use in men who have sex with men so that healthcare professionals can provide better-informed and higher-quality health care to this population.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine / methods*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • Homosexuality, Male / psychology*
  • Homosexuality, Male / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Methamphetamine / adverse effects*
  • Risk-Taking
  • Sodium Oxybate / adverse effects*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Illicit Drugs
  • Methamphetamine
  • Sodium Oxybate