Health / Finds HIV+ And Two-Spirited Men Particularly At Risk

A new study about crystal meth use among gay men in Vancouver confirms that use of the drug presents a serious health problem "associated with sexuality, HIV/AIDS, class and race."

But the results are unexpected, says Dr Robert Hogg, director of epidemiology and population health at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

"We knew there was a problem with methamphetamine use among gay men," says Hogg. "However, we did not know which groups experienced heavy or problematic use."

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