Consistency and change in club drug use by sexual minority men in New York City, 2002 to 2007.
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.
Pantalone
David W
DW
Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training, Department of Psychology, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY 10065, USA.
Bimbi
David S
DS
Holder
Catherine A
CA
Golub
Sarit A
SA
Parsons
Jeffrey T
JT
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001213:Asian; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology; D006306:Health Surveys; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City / Q000453:epidemiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology; D055815:Young Adult
D013287:Illicit Drugs