Examining cannabis protective behavioral strategy use using multiple methods
Drugs and Alcohol Today, Ahead of Print. Purpose Cannabis use among young adults is increasing, despite being associated with several negative consequences. Protective behavioral strategies (PBSs) are a potential mechanism of behavior change for reducing substance use, yet PBS use for cannabis is not well understood. The purpose of this paper is to further define and measure the PBS construct for cannabis. Design/methodology/approach A community sample of cannabis users (n=54) participated in eight focus groups discussing the use of PBSs. Participants completed surveys regarding demographics, cannabis use habits and cann...
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - March 5, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
A message from the guest editor of this special “Chemsex” edition of Drugs and Alcohol Today
Drugs and Alcohol Today,Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 1-2, March 2019. (Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today)
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - February 21, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Chemsex experiences: narratives of pleasure
This study examined the perspectives of those actually participating in chemsex, allowing gay men and other MSM to relate the entirety of their experiences, in which pleasure is o ften at the forefront, without restriction. (Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today)
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - February 13, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
The problematic chemsex journey: a resource for prevention and harm reduction
Drugs and Alcohol Today, Ahead of Print. Purpose Chemsex is a phenomenon that has gained increasing attention in recent years. The purpose of this paper is to differentiate chemsex from other sexualized substance use, and clarify differences between recreational and problematic chemsex use. Despite plentiful publications, little has been published on underlying determinants that predispose individuals to chemsex, and their process toward problematic chemsex use. Design/methodology/approach During the second European Chemsex Forum, people who engage in chemsex, community organizers, researchers, clinicians, therapists, so...
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - January 25, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
The psychological roots of chemsex and how understanding the full picture can help us create meaningful support
Drugs and Alcohol Today, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the larger picture of chemsex in a hope to understand how to best work with clients therapeutically. The paper ’s aim is to acknowledge not just the risk and “negative” aspects but also what might be gained by men engaging in chems use. How can the chemsex space act as a container for emotions and experiences? Design/methodology/approach This is a paper based upon cases from within the author’s pri vate practice plus anonymous interviews with men. It comes from a sex positive therapy approach and explores ideas formed within ...
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - January 25, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Chemsex: origins of the word, a history of the phenomenon and a respect to the culture
Drugs and Alcohol Today, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to clarify the origins, use and meaning of the term “chemsex”. Design/methodology/approach The approach used here is one born of personal experiences and reflection. Findings The term chemsex has a definition and a purpose that promotes culturally competent care for a marginalized group of vulnerable people. Research limitations/implication s This is a qualitative, personal, point-of-view piece which may be of value in broadening understandings and responses amongst public health and academic activities. Practical implications The findin...
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - January 25, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
The problematic chemsex journey: a resource for prevention and harm reduction
Drugs and Alcohol Today, Ahead of Print. Purpose Chemsex is a phenomenon that has gained increasing attention in recent years. The purpose of this paper is to differentiate chemsex from other sexualized substance use, and clarify differences between recreational and problematic chemsex use. Despite plentiful publications, little has been published on underlying determinants that predispose individuals to chemsex, and their process toward problematic chemsex use. Design/methodology/approach During the second European Chemsex Forum, people who engage in chemsex, community organizers, researchers, clinicians, therapists, so...
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - January 25, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
The psychological roots of chemsex and how understanding the full picture can help us create meaningful support
Drugs and Alcohol Today, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the larger picture of chemsex in a hope to understand how to best work with clients therapeutically. The paper ’s aim is to acknowledge not just the risk and “negative” aspects but also what might be gained by men engaging in chems use. How can the chemsex space act as a container for emotions and experiences? Design/methodology/approach This is a paper based upon cases from within the author’s pri vate practice plus anonymous interviews with men. It comes from a sex positive therapy approach and explores ideas formed within ...
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - January 25, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Chemsex: origins of the word, a history of the phenomenon and a respect to the culture
Drugs and Alcohol Today, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to clarify the origins, use and meaning of the term “chemsex”. Design/methodology/approach The approach used here is one born of personal experiences and reflection. Findings The term chemsex has a definition and a purpose that promotes culturally competent care for a marginalized group of vulnerable people. Research limitations/implication s This is a qualitative, personal, point-of-view piece which may be of value in broadening understandings and responses amongst public health and academic activities. Practical implications The findin...
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - January 25, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Yes, has no meaning if you can ’t say no: consent and crime in the chemsex context
This study is a review and a personal perspective of the development of a criminal justice response to crime within the chemsex context. Findings This was a personal viewpoint, not a research project; therefore, there were no definitive findings. Originality/value This paper addresses lack of awareness within the criminal justice system in relation to chemsex, and the associated vulnerabilities. This work is original because there is a shortage of published work on the rise in chemsex-related crimes. (Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today)
Source: Drugs and Alcohol Today - January 11, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
