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<strong>EPIDEMIOLOGIC</strong> TRENDS IN <strong>DRUG</strong> <strong>ABUSE</strong>—Panel on Methamphetamine Abuse: NIDA-Supported Research Studies<br />

(IDEAL). Pediatric Research 55, No. 4. Part 2,<br />

72A (2004).<br />

Grant, P.; LaGasse, L.; Derauf, C.; Shah, R.; Smith,<br />

L.; Arria, A.; Huestis, M.; Strauss, A.; Haning,<br />

W.; DellaGrotta, S.; Liu, J.; and Lester, B. Prenatal<br />

methamphetamine use and maternal health<br />

care characteristics: Preliminary results from the<br />

Infant Development, Environment, and Lifestyle<br />

Study (IDEAL). Pediatric Research 55, No. 4.<br />

Part 2, 72A (2004).<br />

LaGasse, L.; Derauf, C.; Grant, P.; Shah, R.; Smith, L.;<br />

Arria, A.; Huestis, M.; Strauss, A.; Haning, W.;<br />

DellaGrotta, S.; Fallone, M.; Liu, J.; and Lester,<br />

B. Prenatal methamphetamine exposure and neonatal<br />

cry acoustic analysis: Preliminary results<br />

from the Infant Development, Environment, and<br />

Lifestyle Study (IDEAL). Pediatric Research 55,<br />

No. 4. Part 2, 72A (2004).<br />

Smith, L.M.; LaGasse, L.L.; Derauf, C.; Grant, P.;<br />

Shah, R.; Arria, A.; Huestis, M.; Haning, W.;<br />

Strauss, A.; DellaGrotta, S.; Liu, J.; and Lester,<br />

B. Intrauterine growth of infants exposed to prenatal<br />

methamphetamine: Preliminary results<br />

from the Infant Development, Environment, and<br />

Lifestyle Study (IDEAL). Pediatric Research 55,<br />

No. 4. Part 2, 72A (2004).<br />

Smith, L.M.; LaGasse, L.L.; Derauf, C.; Grant, P.;<br />

Shah, R.; Arria, A.; Huestis, M.; Haning, W.;<br />

Strauss, A.; DellaGrotta, S.; Fallone, M.; Liu, J.;<br />

and Lester, B.M. Prenatal methamphetamine<br />

(MA) use and neonatal neurobehavioral outcome:<br />

Preliminary results from the Infant Development,<br />

Environment, and Lifestyle Study<br />

(IDEAL). Pediatric Research 55, No. 4. Part 2,<br />

606A (2004).<br />

Wouldes, T., LaGasse, L., Sheridan, J., Lester, B.<br />

Maternal Methamphetamine Use During Pregnancy<br />

and Child Outcome: What Do We Know?<br />

New Zealand Med J. 117;No. 1206:U1180,<br />

(2004).<br />

For inquiries concerning this report, please contact Barry Lester,<br />

Ph.D., Women and Infants Hospital, Infant Development Center,<br />

79 Plain Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903, Phone: 401-<br />

453-7640, Fax: 401-453-7646, E-mail: barry_lester@brown.edu.<br />

Evidence-Based Approaches for<br />

Addressing Methamphetamine Use<br />

Among Gay Urban Males<br />

Cathy J. Reback, Ph.D.<br />

Findings from a study of 162 gay and bisexual men<br />

enrolled in outpatient treatment for methamphetamine<br />

abuse or dependence included…<br />

• Drug abuse treatment interventions were found<br />

to be effective in reducing methamphetamine use<br />

and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk<br />

behaviors of methamphetamine abusers…<br />

– At baseline, the mean number of sexual<br />

partners in the prior 30 days was 8.6, compared<br />

with 2.9 at 52-week follow-up<br />

– Participants demonstrated a threefold decrease<br />

in methamphetamine use (verified by<br />

urinalysis) and unprotected anal intercourse<br />

at 1-year followup.<br />

• Combined contingency management (CM) and<br />

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) produced<br />

maximal short-term reductions in drug use and<br />

moderate effects on high-risk sex behaviors.<br />

• Gay-specific CBT produced maximal short-term<br />

high-risk sex reduction and moderate drug use<br />

reduction.<br />

STUDY METHODS<br />

Sample<br />

The study sample consisted of 162 self-reported gay or<br />

bisexual men who were enrolled in a Hollywood, California,<br />

outpatient treatment program for methamphetamine<br />

abuse. All men met the DSM-IV criteria<br />

for methamphetamine abuse or dependence. The participants<br />

were recruited for treatment through advertisements<br />

at gay venues and in the gay media, as well<br />

as through agency referrals. Men who responded were<br />

scheduled for an intake interview, completed an admission<br />

form, and began the informed consent process<br />

(approved by the Friends Research Institute West<br />

Coast Institutional Review Board).<br />

Participants ranged in age from 19 to 57, with an<br />

average age of 37. Most were White (80.2 percent)<br />

Proceedings of the Community Epidemiology Work Group, Vol. II, January 2005

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