A5060174295- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
Hospital Universitario del Henares
2014-2025
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
2017-2023
Fundación Seimc-Gesida
2015
Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal
2008
Instituto Cajal
2006-2007
Universidad de Alcalá
2005
The magnitude of sexualized drug use (SDU), also known as chemsex, and its association with sexually transmitted infections (STI) has not been systematically explored in HIV-positive patients. This study aimed to calculate the prevalence SDU associated factors a sample men who have sex (MSM) Spain. We calculated frequency MSM responded an anonymous online survey on sexual behavior recreational use. analyzed differences between those did (data taken from physician's registry). SDU, risk...
Objectives Sexualized intravenous drug use, also known as slamsex, seems to be increasing among HIV-positive men who have sex with (MSM). Physical and psychopathological symptoms previously been reported in this population, although research on the subject of slamsex is scarce. The objectives our study were describe background a sample MSM engaged during previous year compare physical, psychopathological, drug-related between these participants those non-injecting sexualized use. Design...
Abstract Background Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects young adults and has great impact on the social, emotional work spheres. Methods We measured perceived quality of life (QOL) in OCD patients, order to analyse socio-demographic clinical factors that may be associated with QOL perception. 64 outpatients were assessed Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for DSM-IV, Yale-Brown Obsessions Compulsions scale (Y-BOCS), Hamilton's depression SF-36 self-administered global...
Background . Synthetic cathinones (SCs), also known as “bath salts,” are β -ketone amphetamine compounds derived from cathinone, a psychoactive substance found in Catha edulis Mephedrone is the most representative SC. Slamming term used for intravenous injection of these substances context chemsex parties, order to enhance sex experiences. Using IV mephedrone may lead diverse medical and psychiatric complications like psychosis, aggressive behavior, suicide ideation. Case We report case...
Abstract Evidence shows that engaging in sexualized drug use (SDU) can be associated with sexual health problems and poor mental health. However, the prevalence of drug-related SDU remains unclear. Our study aimed to examine factors dependence a sample gay, bisexual, other men who have sex living HIV (HIV + GBMSM). We included 101 GBMSM had engaged last year. Participants completed an online survey featuring validated questionnaire (the DUDIT test) assess risk dependence. Univariate...
Background: Although evidence shows that engaging in chemsex can be associated with poor mental health, little is known about the relationship between psychological factors and this type of drug use. We aim to explore associations engagement several variables (adverse life events, attachment styles, emotional regulation skills, self-care patterns) a sample gay, bisexual, other men who have sex (GBMSM) drug-related problems. Methods: A group GBMSM engaged (n = 41) control 39) completed an...
Background: Sexualized drug use (SDU) has become a public health concern in recent years. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of SDU gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with living HIV (HIV + GBMSM) Madrid during 2019/2020 compare it data from 2016/2017 order detect changes patterns. Methods: We analyzed frequency sample GBMSM attending clinics, participated an anonymous online survey regarding sexual behavior recreational use. The association between SDU, risk behaviors, STIs...
Background. The new psychoactive drugs (NPD) are those that represent a danger to public health and not prohibited by conventions on international narcotics. concept also includes contexts routes of consumption as well novel ways distribution, notably Internet. risks associated with NPD largely unknown users care providers. Objective. To integrate the existing evidence regarding main in terms description, epidemiology, psychopharmacology, medical complications effects. Method. review...
Energy drinks (ED) are nonalcoholic beverages that have caffeine as their most common active substance. The rapid expansion of ED consumption has created concern in the scientific community well public opinion. We report a psychotic episode probably triggered by abuse young adult without previous disorders. reviewed literature regarding relationship between caffeine, energy drinks, and psychopathology. Few articles been published about mental health effects abuse. Nevertheless, this...
Response to SSRIs suggests the implication of serotonergic system in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, biological studies on function OCD have yielded contradictory results. Platelet monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity has been proposed as an index cerebral serotonin activity. The aim this study was examine platelet MAO 29 patients and healthy controls matched by age, sex tobacco use. We also explored relationship between aggressive obsessions patients. There were no differences...
ABSTRACT Objectives Intravenous sexualized drug use also known as slamsex seems to be increasing among HIV-positive men who have sex with (MSM). This practice may entail severe consequences for physical and mental health in this population. Research on the subject is scarce. The aim of our study was describe psychopathological background a sample HIV positive MSM practiced during previous year compare psychological symptoms between these participants those (SDU) or chemsex without slamsex....
Background: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of sexualized drug use (SDU) in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with living HIV (HIV+GBMSM) Madrid during 2019/2020 compare it data from 2016/2017. Methods: We analysed frequency SDU a sample HIV+GBMSM attending clinics, participated an anonymous online survey regarding sexual behaviour recreational use. The association between SDU, risk behaviours, STIs was evaluated. methodology employed present study(U-SEX-2) consistent...
Introduction Several studies have called atention to the mental health disorders associated with chemsex --the intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who sex men) population-. Sexualized intravenous drug is also known as slam slamsex. There are few that analyze differences between users compared non-intravenous in context. Objectives To describe suicidal behaviour a sample sexualized (chemsex) attended by non-governmental organization Apoyo...
Introduction Several studies have called atention to the mental health disorders associated with chemsex -the intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who sex men) population-. Sexualized intravenous drug is also known as slam slamsex. There are few that analyze differences between users compared non-intravenous in context. Objectives We aim describe outcomes including current past anxiety diagnosis a sample sexualized (chemsex) attended by...
Introduction The intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse (chemsex) is a phenomenon special importance in the MSM (men who have sex with men) population due to its impact on mental, physical and health. Group therapy has been included several programs for chemsex users. Objectives To describe compare different group treatments problematic users NGOs community treatment settings Spain. Methods We conducted interviews key informants from 5 NGO A qualitative analysis was...
Introduction Several studies have called atention to the mental health disorders associated with chemsex -the intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who sex men) population-. Sexualized intravenous drug is also known as slam slamsex. There are few that analyze differences between users compared non-intravenous in context. Objectives We aim relationship practice slamsex development drug-induced psychosis. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive...
Introduction Several studies have called atention to the mental health disorders associated with chemsex -the intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who sex men) population-. Sexualized intravenous drug is also known as slam slamsex. There are few that analyze differences between users compared non-intravenous in context. Objectives We aim describe outcomes including current past depressive diagnosis a sample sexualized (chemsex) attended by...