Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7511849 | International Journal of Drug Policy | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Responses were received from 56% (150/270) of SHC's in the UK (89% (133/150) from English clinics). 80% (103/129) of UK clinics reported chemsex consultations and in 50% (65/129) these occurred at least monthly, with no significant difference found when analysed by the geo-demographic characteristics of England (p=0.38). Respondents from most clinics (99% (117/118)) wanted chemsex training, 81 %(103/129) felt there was a local clinical need for a chemsex service and 33% (14/43) had chemsex care-pathways for referrals in place. Discussion/conclusion: Patients reporting chemsex regularly present to SHCs throughout the UK including rural areas. Given the potential negative health outcomes associated with chemsex, there is a need for local, high quality, appropriate services and training to minimise harm.
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Authors
H. Wiggins, D. Ogaz, H. Mebrahtu, A. Sullivan, O. Bowden-Jones, N. Field, G. Hughes,