Suicidal behaviour and intravenous drug use in chemsex context

• DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2024.615
• Publication Date: 2024-08-27T09:10:45Z
• Authors: J. Curto Ramos; A. Rodríguez Laguna; P. Barrio; L. Ibarguchi; A. García; I. Azqueta; H. Dolengevich Segal
• Keywords: Intravenous drug

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 Positivo program “Sex, Drugs You” compare users. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive analysis 2016-2019 was performed. Results We included 217 participants. 37 had attempted suicide at least once. The percentage were significantly higher group (p<0.05). Conclusions Possible risk factors for among include Other possible previously described other adversities experienced due one’s orientation an increased HIV STI infections. Further analyzing relationship chemsex, slamsex needed. Disclosure Interest None Declared