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AddictoQuiz

Chemsex

In this quiz, you will test your knowledge about the phenomenon of chemsex, including the substances most commonly used, their risks, cultural meanings, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The questions are designed to help you reflect on medical, psychological, and social aspects, and to apply principles such as harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and non-stigmatizing care.

This section provides a selection of diverse resources intended to support your preparation for and completion of the quiz. The materials may include scientific articles, official reports, practice guidelines, and other relevant documents offering complementary perspectives. Engaging with these resources prior to or during the quiz will help you deepen your understanding of the subject matter, strengthen your analytical approach, and enhance the overall quality of your learning process.

Complications Related to Sexualized Drug Use: What Can We Learn From Literature?

Donnadieu-Rigole H, Peyrière H, Benyamina A, Karila L. Front Neurosci. 2020;14:548704.

Drugs Used in “Chemsex”/Sexualized Drug Behaviour—Overview of the Related Clinical Psychopharmacological Issues

Schifano F, Bonaccorso S, Arillotta D, Guirguis A, Corkery JM, Floresta G, Papanti Pelletier GD, Scherbaum N, Schifano N. Brain Sci. 2025;15(5):424.

The complex social, cultural and psychological drivers of the ‘chemsex’ experiences of men who have sex with men: a systematic review and conceptual thematic synthesis of qualitative studies

Mundy E, Carter A, Nadarzynski T, Whiteley C, de Visser RO, Llewellyn CD. Front Public Health. 2025;13:1422775.

Developing a coordinated response to chemsex across health, justice and social care settings: expert consensus statement

Hillier B, Carthy E, Kalk N, Moncrieff M, Pakianathan M, Tracy D, Bowden-Jones O, Hickson F, Forrester A. BJPsych Bull. 2024;48(6):306-313.

Mental Health Symptoms Associated with Sexualized Drug Use (Chemsex) among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Systematic Review

Íncera-Fernández D, Gámez-Guadix M, Moreno-Guillén S. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(24):13299.

Sexualized Drug Use and Chemsex among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Europe: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Coronado-Muñoz M, García-Cabrera E, Quintero-Flórez A, Román E, Vilches-Arenas Á. J Clin Med. 2024;13(6):1812.

Exploring practices to enhance benefits and reduce risks of chemsex among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men: A meta-ethnography

Hawkinson DE, Witzel TC, Gafos M. Int J Drug Policy. 2024;127:104398.

Effectiveness of Harm Reduction Interventions in Chemsex: A Systematic Review

Pozo-Herce PD, Martínez-Sabater A, Sanchez-Palomares P, Garcia-Boaventura PC, Chover-Sierra E, Martínez-Pascual R, Gea-Caballero V, Saus-Ortega C, Ballestar-Tarín ML, Karniej P, et al. Healthcare (Basel). 2024;12(14):1411.

Polydrug use during chemsex: single and intersecting sexual effects of commonly used drugs

Platteau T, Schrooten J, Herrijgers C, den Daas C, Ventura M, Strong C, de Wit J. Front Public Health. 2025;13:1618070.

Chemsex, Identity and Sexual Health among Gay and Bisexual Men

Jaspal R. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(19):12124.

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