Methamphetamine use among gay men across the UK.
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.


CONCLUSIONS
Methamphetamine was used by a significant minority of gay men in and outside London. Targeted prevention and treatment services should be developed and evaluated.
Bonell
Christopher P
CP
Centre for Research on Drugs and Health Behaviour, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, United Kingdom. chris.bonell@lshtm.ac.uk
Hickson
Ford C I
FC
Weatherburn
Peter
P
Reid
David S
DS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012309:Risk-Taking; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D047568:Unsafe Sex / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
D008694:Methamphetamine