Thursday, July 13, 2006

Crystal meth: what’s the real story? / Drugscope,

http://www.drugscope.org.uk/news_item.asp?a=1&intID=1342
"New research into the extent of crystal methamphetamine use in London is published today in an international peer-reviewed journal – showing that about 10% of London’s gay men have used it. Most men used it infrequently – once or twice a year. The study also identifies a link between crystal meth and unsafe sex but the researchers were unable to establish cause-and-effect. The findings, from City University, London, are published in the journal Addiction – shedding new light on the debate that has raged recently over uptake levels of the newly re-graded Class A drug. Crystal meth is a very strong stimulant which brings on an intense feeling of euphoria and lowers the user’s inhibitions."

Addiction, 2006 (online early issue): Bolding G, Hart G, Sherr L, Elford J: Use of crystal methamphetamine among gay men in London [Sub Required]