Substance Use Treatment Engagement among Men Who Have Sex with Men Who Use Stimulants in the Northeastern United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stimulant use is increasing in the United States (U.S.), especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Objectives: We sought to ascertain barriers and facilitators to substance use treatment utilization among MSM who use stimulants in the northeastern U.S. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with MSM who reported recent stimulant use. Interviews explored perceptions of and experiences with substance use treatment. We used thematic analysis to identify factors that facilitated or impeded substance use treatment engagement. Results: We interviewed 21 MSM in Providence, Rhode Island (n = 15) and New Haven, Connecticut (n = 6). Most participants identified as White (57.1%) and gay (52.4%). Over half (52.4%) screened positiv

SUBMITTER: Viera A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9343172 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature