Meth use and unsafe sex

In a recent issue of medicalnewstoday.com an article on Meth use and HIV infection showed that researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and elsewhere found that methamphetamine use can fuel HIV infection risk among teenage boys and young men who have sex with men (MSM), a group that includes openly gay and bisexual men, as well as those who have sex with men but do not identify themselves as gay or bisexual.

In this study the researchers said that nearly one-third (20) of the 64 participants who reported recent meth use also reported sex with an HIV-infected person, while half reported sex with an injection drug user. More than half, 34, said they have had unprotected sex.

Go here to read more

SHineSA comes to Drug Action Week

Drug Action week is upon us and ShineSA southern team has responded to a request from the Southern Fleureau Drug Action Network to attend a series of expos organised in schools for this event.

If you would like to find out more contact emily on:

sciyouth@iinet.net.au