Product Description
According to recent studies, gay men who use crystal methamphetamine were twice as likely to have unprotected sex as those who did not - and more than three times as likely to be HIV-positive. "Crystal Meth and Men Who Have Sex with Men" is an unflinching look at this dangerous threat to the gay community, addressing the health and mental health needs of "Tina" users who are lost in a downward spiral of addiction and high-risk sexual behaviours. This vital book is the product of a unique collaboration between the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and researchers, clinicians, and community activists. Topics addressed in "Crystal Meth and Men Who Have Sex with Men" include: the medical complications associated with methamphetamine use in HIV-infected patients, including hypertension, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and stroke; the alarming rise in the number of emergency room visits related to crystal meth use; the psychiatric consequences of methamphetamine use; sexual history taking and screening for sexually transmitted infections; creative educational interventions and clinical strategies; substance abuse treatment interventions; cognitive-behavioral therapy; motivational interviewing; gay-identified community-based treatment programs; "club drugs" and the increase of HIV incidence; and harm reduction. "Crystal Meth and Men Who Have Sex with Men" is an essential resource for health and mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. It's equally beneficial for staff and administrators of community-based organizations that serve gay men.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1937076 in Books
- Published on: 2007-02-01
- Original language:
English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 175 pages
