Psychological differences between binge and chronic methamphetamine using gay and bisexual men
Psychological differences between binge and chronic methamphetamine using gay and bisexual men
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DOI：
10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.05.040
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发表时间：
2006-03-01
影响因子：
4.4
通讯作者：
Shrem, MT
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作者：
Halkitis, PN;Shrem, MT
纽约市男同性恋和双性恋者吸食甲基苯丙胺的情况继续影响其使用者的心理和身体健康。虽然已经研究了与甲基苯丙胺使用相关的行为和背景因素，但很少有文献研究与不同程度的药物成瘾相关的心理和社会心理相关性。我们评估了纽约市 49 名使用甲基苯丙胺的同性恋和双性恋男性的这些相关性。研究结果表明，与“狂欢”使用者相比，“慢性”使用者报告了更高水平的回避应对，并且更有可能使用甲基苯丙胺来避免不愉快的情绪、避免身体疼痛以及与他人共度愉快时光。虽然之前的研究证明了考虑心理健康、吸毒和性风险的协同作用的治疗方法的价值，但我们的研究结果表明，在解决甲基苯丙胺对个体使用者的心理意义时，确定甲基苯丙胺使用的频率和当前进展的重要性。 (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. 保留所有权利。
Methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City continues to pervade the psychological and physical well being of those who engage in its use. While the behavioral and contextual factors associated with methamphetamine use have been examined, there is a paucity of literature examining the psychological and psychosocial correlates associated with varying levels of addiction to the substance. We assessed these correlates among 49 methamphetamine-using gay and bisexual men in New York City. Findings suggest that "Chronic" users report higher levels of avoidant coping and are more likely to use methamphetamine to avoid unpleasant emotions, to avoid physical pain, and to engage in pleasant times with others than those who are "Binge" users. While previous research demonstrates the value of treatment approaches that consider the synergy of mental health, drug use, and sexual-risk taking, our findings suggest the importance of identifying the frequency and current progression of methamphetamine use when addressing the psychological meanings it has for the individual user. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.