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General Reports

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Multivariate modeling of club drug use initiation among gay and bisexual men.
Halkitis PN, Palamar JJ.
Subst Use Misuse. 2008;43(7):871-9.
Abstract

Recreational drug use and T lymphocyte subpopulations in HIV-uninfected and
HIV-infected men.
Chao C, Jacobson LP, Tashkin D, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2008 Jan 2
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Making Informed Decisions: How Attitudes and Perceptions Affect the Use of Crystal, Cocaine and
Ecstasy among Young Men who Have Sex with Men.
Kubicek K, McDavitt B, Carpineto J,et azl
J Drug Issues. 2007;37(3):643-674
Paper

Poly-club-drug use among gay and bisexual men: A longitudinal analysis.
Halkitis PN, Palamar JJ, Mukherjee PP.
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Jan 29;
Abstract

Club Drugs as Causal Risk Factors for HIV Acquisition Among Men Who Have Sex with Men:
A Review.
Drumright LN, Patterson TL, Strathdee SA.
Subst Use Misuse. 2006;41(10):1551-601.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Use of club drugs by HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative gay and bisexual men.
Romanelli F, Smith KM, Pomeroy C.
Top HIV Med. 2003 Jan-Feb;11(1):25-32.
Paper

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Polysubstance Use and STD/HIV Risk Behavior Among Massachusetts MSM Accessing
Department of Public Health Mobile Van Services: Implications for Intervention Development
MJ. Mimiaga, S Reisner, R VanDerwarker, et al
(2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

Health disparities in HIV: Using the Internet to find connections between club drug use and
risky sexual behavior in Hispanic MSM
I Fernandez, JC Warren, L Varga, et al
(133 APHA)<
Abstract

Prevalence of club drug use and HIV risk among gay and bisexual men in New York City
JE Nan�n, JT Parsons,
(133 APHA)
Abstract

A Club Drug/HIV Intervention for Gay & Other MSM in Long Beach, CA
LM Kochems, V Del Casino, JLO Guzman, et al
(133 APHA)
Abstract

Viagra, club drugs & STI/HIV risk in drug abusing men
R Malow, DG Fisher, A Jaffe, et al
(133 APHA)
Abstract

Harm reduction interventions for gay/bisexual men who use club drugs
JT. Parsons
(133 APHA)
Abstract

Cocaine

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

A longitudinal investigation of powder cocaine use among club-drug using gay and bisexual men.
Palamar JJ, Mukherjee PP, Halkitis PN.
J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2008 Oct;69(6):806-13
Abstract

Longitudinal Patterns of Methamphetamine, Popper (Amyl Nitrite), and Cocaine Use and
High-Risk Sexual Behavior Among a Cohort of San Francisco Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Colfax G, Coates TJ, Husnik MJ, Huang Y
J Urban Health. 2005 Feb 28;
Abstract

Reasons for Stimulant Use Among Latino Gay Men in San Francisco: A Comparison
Between Methamphetamine and Cocaine Users.
Diaz RM, Heckert AL, Sanchez J.
J Urban Health. 2005 Feb 28;
Abstract

GBH(Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

GHB use among gay and bisexual men.
Halkitis PN, Palamar JJ.
Addict Behav. 2006 Feb 9;
Abstract

Methamphetamine/Amphetamine

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Meth
An exception film on the crystal meth epidemic in the gay community
Film

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Methamphetamine Use Trends among Street-Recruited Gay and Bisexual Males, from 1999 to 2007.
Reback CJ, Shoptaw S, Grella CE.
J Urban Health. 2008 Oct 9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Experiences in managing problematic crystal methamphetamine use and associated depression in gay men and
HIV positive men: in-depth interviews with general practitioners in Sydney, Australia.
Saltman DC, Newman CE, Mao L, et al
BMC Fam Pract. 2008 Aug 15;9(1):45.
Paper

Longitudinal Modeling of Methamphetamine Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors in Gay and Bisexual Men.
Halkitis PN, Mukherjee PP, Palamar JJ.
AIDS Behav. 2008 Jul 26.
Abstract

Methamphetamine and poly-substance use among gym-attending men who have sex
with men in new york city.
Halkitis PN, Moeller RW, Siconolfi DE
Ann Behav Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;35(1):41-8.
Abstract

Self-Reported HIV Testing Behaviors among a Sample of Southeast Asians in an Urban
Setting in the United States.
Huang ZJ, Wong FY, De Leon JM, Park RJ.
AIDS Educ Prev. 2008 Feb;20(1):65-77.
Abstract

HIV Serostatus Disclosure to Sexual Partners among HIV-Positive Methamphetamine-Using
Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men.
McCready KC, Halkitis PN.
AIDS Educ Prev. 2008 Feb;20(1):15-29.
Abstract

Sexual Marathons and Methamphetamine Use among HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex
with Men.
Semple SJ, Zians J, Strathdee SA, Patterson TL.
Arch Sex Behav. 2008 Jan 10
Abstract

Demographic Characteristics and Sexual Behaviors Associated with Methamphetamine
Use among MSM and Non-MSM diagnosed with AIDS in Los Angeles County.
Wohl AR, Frye DM, Johnson DF.
AIDS Behav. 2007 Oct 30;
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Making Informed Decisions: How Attitudes and Perceptions Affect the Use of Crystal, Cocaine and Ecstasy
among Young Men who Have Sex with Men.
Kubicek K, McDavitt B, Carpineto J, et al
J Drug Issues. 2007;37(3):643-674.
Paper

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
A comparative analysis of methamphetamine use: Black gay and bisexual men in relation
to men of other races.
Halkitis PN, Jerome RC.
Addict Behav. 2007 Aug 8;
Abstract

Characteristics of a sample of men who have sex with men, recruited from gay bars
and internet chat rooms, who report methamphetamine use.
Rhodes SD, Hergenrather KC, Yee LJ, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2007 Aug;21(8):575-83.
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Initiation into methamphetamine use for young gay and bisexual men.
Parsons JT, Kelly BC, Weiser JD.
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Mar 28;
Abstract

Indicators of use of methamphetamine and other substances among men who have sex
with men, San Francisco, 2003-2006.
Vaudrey J, Raymond HF, Chen S, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Apr 9;
Abstract

Methamphetamine use and sexual risk behaviours among men who have sex with men
diagnosed with early syphilis in Los Angeles County.
Taylor MM, Aynalem G, Smith LV, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Feb;18(2):93-7.
Abstract

The Relationship Between Methamphetamine and Popper Use and Risk of HIV
Seroconversion in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study.
Plankey MW, Ostrow DG, Stall R, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Feb 22;
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Efficacy of a behavioral intervention for increasing safer sex behaviors in HIV-positive MSM
methamphetamine users: Results from the EDGE study.
Mausbach BT, Semple SJ, Strathdee SA, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2006 Dec 18;
Abstract

Associations between Methamphetamine Use and HIV among Men Who Have Sex with Men:
A Model for Guiding Public Policy.
Shoptaw S, Reback CJ
J Urban Health. 2006 Nov 17
Abstract

Assessing the feasibility of late night harm reduction services for MSM: The breakfast buffet.
Rose VJ, Raymond HF, Kellogg TA, et al;
Harm Reduct J. 2006 Oct 3;3(1):29
Abstract

Interest in a Methamphetamine Intervention Among Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Guzman R, Klausner JD, Gorbach P, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Aug 10;
Abstract

Sexual Risk Behavior of HIV-Positive Methamphetamine-Using Men Who Have Sex with
Men: The Role of Partner Serostatus and Partner Type.
Semple SJ, Zians J, Grant I, Patterson TL
Arch Sex Behav. 2006 Aug 15;
Abstract

Sexual Compulsivity in a Sample of HIV-Positive Methamphetamine-using Gay and Bisexual
Men.
Semple SJ, Zians J, Grant I, Patterson TL.
AIDS Behav. 2006 Jun 6;
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Methamphetamine and sildenafil (Viagra) use are linked to unprotected receptive and insertive
anal sex, respectively, in a sample of men who have sex with men.
Mansergh G, Shouse RL, Marks G, et al
Sex Tran: Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Apr;82(2):131-4.
Abstract

Amphetamine use is associated with increased HIV incidence among men who have sex with
men in San Francisco.
Buchacz K, McFarland W, Kellogg TA, et al
AIDS. 2005 Sep 2;19(13):1423-1424
Abstract

Psychological differences between binge and chronic methamphetamine using gay and
bisexual men.
Halkiis PN, Shrem MT.
Addict Behav. 2005 Jun 17;
Abstract

Behavioral treatment approaches for methamphetamine dependence and HIV-related sexual
risk behaviors among urban gay and bisexual men.
Shoptaw S, Reback CJ, Peck JA,, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2005 May 9;78(2):125-134.
Abstract

Post-circuit blues: motivations and consequences of crystal meth use among gay men
in miami.
Kurtz SP.
AIDS Behav. 2005 Mar;9(1):63-72.
Abstract

Sustained Reductions in Drug Use and Depression Symptoms from Treatment for Drug
Abuse in Methamphetamine-Dependent Gay and Bisexual Men.
Peck JA, Reback CJ, Yang X, et al
J Urban Health. 2005 Feb 28;
Abstract

Methamphetamine-Using HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men: Correlates of Polydrug Use.
Patterson TL, Semple SJ, Zians JK, Strathdee SA.
J Urban Health. 2005 Feb 28;
Abstract

Reasons for Stimulant Use Among Latino Gay Men in San Francisco: A Comparison
Between Methamphetamine and Cocaine Users.
Diaz RM, Heckert AL, Sanchez J.
J Urban Health. 2005 Feb 28;
Abstract

Longitudinal Investigation of Methamphetamine Use Among Gay and
Bisexual Men in New York City: Findings from Project Bumps.
Halkitis PN, Green KA, Mourgues P.
J Urban Health. 2005 Feb 28;
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Crystal methamphetamine use predicts incident STD infection among men who have sex with
men recruited online: a nested case-control study.
Hirshfield S, Remien RH, Walavalkar I, Chiasson MA. et al
J Med Internet Res. 2004 Nov 29;6(4):e41.
Paper

A comparison of injection and non-injection methamphetamine-using HIV positive men
who have sex with men.
Semple SJ, Patterson TL, Grant I.
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2004 Nov 11;76(2):203-12
Abstract

Crystal methamphetamine, its analogues, and HIV infection: medical and psychiatric
aspects of a new epidemic.
Urbina A, Jones K.
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Mar 15;38(6):890-4
Abstract

Methamphetamine abuse as a barrier to HIV medication adherence among gay and
bisexual men.
Reback CJ, Larkins S, Shoptaw S. et al
AIDS Care. 2003 Dec;15(6):775-85.
Abstract

MDMA ('ecstasy') use, and its association with high risk behaviors, mental health, and
other factors among gay/bisexual men in New York City.
Klitzman RL, Greenberg JD, Pollack LM, Dolezal C.
Drug Alcohol Depend 2002 Apr 1;66(2):115-25
Abstract

Motivations associated with methamphetamine use among HIV men who have sex
with men.
Semple SJ, Patterson TL,Grant I.
J Subst Abuse Treat 2002 Apr;22(3):149-56
Abstract

Patient characteristics, HIV serostatus, and risk behaviors among gay and bisexual
males seeking treatment for methamphetamine abuse and dependence in Los Angeles.
Shoptaw S, Reback CJ, Freese TE.
J Addict Dis 2002;21(1):91-105
Abstract

A double epidemic: crystal methamphetamine drug use in relation to HIV transmission
among gay men.
Halkitis PN, Parsons JT, Stirratt MJ.
J Homosex 2001;41(2):17-35
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

GAY RESPECT with Methamphetamine-use Assessments: HIV Intervention for Well-informed,
Hard-to-reach, Gay & Other MSM in Long Beach, CA
LM Kochems, JP Mechling, JL Nguyen, et al
(136th APHA)
Abstract

Voucher-based Reinforcement Therapy (VBRT) for Homeless, Out of Treatment, Substance-dependent
Men who have Sex with Men
R Dierst-Davies, R Rodriguez, JA Peck, et al
(136th APHA)
Abstract

Feasibility and acceptability of bupropion for treatment of methamphetamine dependence among
high-risk men who have sex with men (MSM)
G. Colfax, M. Das-Douglas, D. Santos, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Event-level context of methamphetamine use and sexual risk behavior of high-risk, substance-using men
who have sex with men in the United States
G. Mansergh, S. Flores, D. Mckirnan
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Acceptability of daily bupropion for treatment of methamphetamine dependence among high-risk men
who have sex with men (MSM)
M. Das-Douglas, D. Santos, T. Sostillio, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
The Speed Project (TSP): Lessons from the 1st Year
M Rumpler
2007 National HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference)
Presentation

Assumptions about partner serostatus among HIV-positive methamphetamine-using men who
have sex with men (MSM)
KC McCready
(135 APHA)
Abstract

Methamphetamine use among MSM
PN Halkitis, TM Solomon
(135 APHA)
Abstract

Methamphetamine and club drug use is frequent among recently infected HIV-positive
young men who have sex with men in North Carolina, United States
Hurt C, Green K, Torrone E, et al
(4th IAS Conference)
Abstract

Gay/Bisexual Community Reactions to Crystal Methamphetamine Prevention Campaigns in
New York City
J Nanin, D Bimbi, JT Parsons
(134 APHA)
Abstract

Crystal methamphetamine and young men who have sex with men: Results from key informant
interviews
SM Hudson, J Copeland
(134 APHA)
Abstract

Viagra, methamphetamine and HIV risk: results from a probability sample of MSM, San
Francisco
Spindler H., Scheer S., Chen S., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The relationship of methamphetamine and popper use with HIV seroconversion among
MSM in the multicenter AIDS cohort study
Plankey M.W., Ostrow D.G., Cox C., et al
XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Medicinal� crystal methamphetamine: self-medication of poorly controlled health conditions
and progression to problematic use among MSM
Lampinen T., Greatheart M., Schilder A., et al
XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Postcards from the �EDGE�: an effective behavioral intervention for increasing safer sex among
HIV-positive MSM in the context of ongoing methamphetamine use
Patterson T.L., Mausbach B., Semple S.J., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Is use of crystal methamphetamine associated with increased HIV risk behaviors for Hispanic
MSM in Miami?
Warren J., Fernandez M.I., Hernandez N., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Positive Reinforcement Opportunity Project (PROP): New treatment for MSM who use
Methamphetamine
F V. Strona, J McCright, S Tierney,
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

Methamphetamine use and unprotected sex among men who have sex with men (MSM)
attending STD clinics, 1999-2004
WD. Johnson, D J. Mosure, C Rietmeijer, et al
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

Interest in a methamphetamine intervention among men who have sex with men
TW Menza, G Colfax, S Shoptaw, et al
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

Methamphetamine use among men who have sex with men in Los Angeles County:
Correlates of risk behavior, perceptions, and service utilization
MA Janson, PC Ogata
(133 APHA)
Abstract

Crystal Use, Viagra Use, and Specific Sexual Risk Behaviors of Men who have Sex
with Men (MSM) during a Recent Anal Sex Encounter
G Mansergh, RL Shouse, G Marks, et al
(2004 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

Methamphetamine Use, Sexual Behavior, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among
Men Who Have Sex with Men Seen in an STD Clinic, San Francisco 2002�2003
(2004 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract/Slides

Methamphetamine: relation to sexual risk behaviors of young gay men and inadvertent
consumption in tablets sold as ecstasy
A J Schilder, T M Lampinen, M L Miller
(15IAC)
Abstract

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