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Originally Posted by Rickypt

Yes, it is a huge problem, particularly around fueling increase in HIV infections. I guess I'd say that there is nothing new or different about drug use in the gay community. Studies show that higher percentages of gay men use drugs than straight men.

Unfortunately, a very cheap and very potent form of meth made its way into the scene that gives a fierce sexual charge, makes people good about themselves temporarily, lowers inhibitions, etc. A lot people who have been living with HIV for a long time do it because it gives them some energy. Add in peer pressure and the unhealthy fascination with youth in the gay "community". All of this I've heard firsthand from the guys in my recovery program.

I somehow missed out on the sexual charge part when I tried it , in fact it had quite the opposite effect.Maybe the usual pardoxical effect speed has on people with ADHD ie. Ritalin?Yeah I agree with the preoccupation with youth phenomenon but I don't see how this helps with that since most of the guys my age (over 40 ) that use it to excess look like a rode hard and put up wet 50.I just pray that it loses it's allure and soon but then again who knows what else might come along...