The rise of sexualized drug use among key populations: The intersectional complex issue and promising community-led responses
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Annie MADDEN
International Network of People Who Use Drugs (INPUD), Australia
Isaac OGUNKOLA
University Of Calabar, Nigeria
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Sexualized drug use is a growing concern in the Asia-Pacific region, affecting not just the MSM community but also other key populations such as transgender individuals, people who use drugs, and sex workers. Despite this, there is often a focus on the negative aspects of drug use, rather than a holistic understanding of the issue and the human rights of those affected. Harm reduction, psychosocial support, and peer-based services for this group are severely lacking, and effective interventions are not well-known. Limited investment and awareness to address these complex problems, combined with criminalization, punishment, and stigma towards drug users, act as barriers to accessing social services, healthcare, and rights, leading to increased mental health problems. It is crucial to address this intersectional issue with a human rights-based approach, investing in effective interventions and supporting the dignity and well-being of all key populations affected by sexualized drug use.
14:45
5 min
Introduction
International Network of People Who Use Drugs (INPUD), Australia
University Of Calabar, Nigeria
14:50
10 min
METHODOLOGIES: A CHEMSEX STUDY is a two-year research study exploring chemsex, the sexualized use of methamphetamine
York University, Canada
15:00
10 min
Chemsex among trans people: A holistic approach to sexual health from the community's perspective
TGEU, Germany
15:10
10 min
Empirical data that supports the implementation of person-centred interventions and peer-to-peer services for the chemsex community
La Trobe University, Australia
15:20
25 min
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La Trobe University, Australia
TGEU, Germany
York University, Canada
University Of Calabar, Nigeria
International Network of People Who Use Drugs (INPUD), Australia
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