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What is chemsex and why does it matter? It needs to become a public health priority.

Authors :
McCall, Hannah
Adams, Naomi
Mason, David
Willis, Jamie
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal. 11/7/2015, Vol. 351 Issue 8032, ph5790-h5790. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The author focuses on chemsex trend in Great Britain and its status as a public health priority. Topics mentioned include the concept of chemsex as intentional sex under the influence of psychoactive drugs, barriers facing chemsex drug users from accessing health services such as shame and stigma, and the need to create centres of excellence for sexual health and drug services in the country.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17561833
Volume :
351
Issue :
8032
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110915977
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h5790