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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