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Eur Addict Res ; 30(1): 43-51, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38151006

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INTRODUCTION: Chemsex has been defined until now as the use of specific psychoactive substances during sexual activities in men who have sex with men (MSM) contexts to facilitate, enhance, and prolong the experience. Many studies have investigated this phenomenon in specific communities, such as MSM, or have explored the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of chemsex in an Italian group and describe its main characteristics. Additionally, the study aimed to suggest prevention strategies addressing the risks associated with drug use. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional observational study. The survey was conducted among 1,828 individuals residing in Italy. Data were collected through a self-completed online survey consisting of 44 questions. RESULTS: 248 people (13.6%) disclosed that they had practiced chemsex, 89 of which (35.9%) were female. Moreover, 13 people (5%) defined themselves as addicted to chemsex; 173 people (69.8%) would like to have more information about the risks related to chemsex, and 79 people (31.8%) would like to talk about this to a professional working in the addiction field. DISCUSSION: The prevalence found in our Italian survey is consistent with findings from other studies. Notably, our survey reveals the presence of chemsex among women. Our results emphasize the necessity for a more comprehensive understanding of chemsex, highlighting the significance of engaging specialized services such as addiction units, STD outpatient clinics, and mental health services. These healthcare facilities can effectively share information and implement risk prevention campaigns focused on chemsex.


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HIV Infections , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Substance-Related Disorders , Male , Humans , Female , Homosexuality, Male/psychology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prevalence , Sexual Behavior , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology , HIV Infections/complications , HIV Infections/epidemiology
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Psychiatry Res ; 304: 114142, 2021 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34340131

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In the recent literature the rates of gambling in psychiatric patients have been compared only indirectly with those found in community samples and no study has so far matched a clinical sample with community controls. We selected 875 outpatients attending two community mental health centers and 3.500 community subjects, matched for age and sex. At-risk gambling was defined according to the four categories of the Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) scores: 0 no-risk, 1-2 low-risk, 3-7 moderate-risk, 8+ high-risk. Data were also collected on substance, alcohol, and tobacco use. Patients were diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, unipolar depression, cluster B personality. At-risk gambling was significantly higher in psychiatric patients compared to community subjects. In the univariate multinomial logistic regression analysis, high-risk gambling was associated with lifetime substance use and being unmarried, moderate-risk with age at onset of alcohol use and lifetime tobacco use, and low-risk with higher education. In the multinomial logistic regression analysis high risk-gambling in psychiatric patients was four times that of community controls, while in substance users high-risk gambling was two times that of non-users. The results suggest that screening for gambling could improve the care of psychiatric patients who suffer from a comorbid behavioral addiction.


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Behavior, Addictive , Bipolar Disorder , Gambling , Substance-Related Disorders , Bipolar Disorder/epidemiology , Canada/epidemiology , Comorbidity , Gambling/epidemiology , Humans , Prevalence , Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology
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J Behav Addict ; 7(2): 348-354, 2018 Jun 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29865864

ABSTRACT

Background and aims The primary objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of at-risk gambling in a large, unselected sample of outpatients attending two community mental health centers, to estimate rates according to the main diagnosis, and to evaluate risk factors for gambling. Methods All patients attending the centers were evaluated with the Canadian Problem Gambling Index and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Diagnoses were checked with the treating psychiatrists and after a chart review of the university hospital discharge diagnoses. Results The rate of at-risk gambling in 900 patients was 5.3%. In those who gambled over the last year, 10.1% were at-risk gamblers. The rates in the main diagnostic groups were: 4.7% schizophrenia and related disorders, 4.9% bipolar disorder, 5.6% unipolar depression, and 6.6% cluster B personality disorder. In 52.1% of the cases, at-risk gambling preceded the onset of a major psychiatric disorder. In a linear regression analysis, a family history of gambling disorder, psychiatric comorbidities, drug abuse/dependence, and tobacco smoking were significantly associated with at-risk gambling. Discussion and conclusion The results of this study evidenced a higher rate of at-risk gambling compared to community estimates and call for a careful screening for gambling in the general psychiatric population.


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Gambling/complications , Gambling/epidemiology , Ambulatory Care , Bipolar Disorder/complications , Bipolar Disorder/epidemiology , Comorbidity , Depressive Disorder/complications , Depressive Disorder/epidemiology , Depressive Disorder/therapy , Disease Progression , Female , Humans , Interview, Psychological , Linear Models , Male , Middle Aged , Personality Disorders/complications , Personality Disorders/epidemiology , Personality Disorders/therapy , Prevalence , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Risk Factors , Schizophrenia/complications , Schizophrenia/epidemiology , Schizophrenia/therapy , Substance-Related Disorders/complications , Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology , Substance-Related Disorders/therapy
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