Sex under the influence of drugs or alcohol: common for men in substance abuse treatment and associated with high-risk sexual behavior

Am J Addict. 2010 Mar-Apr;19(2):119-27. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2009.00022.x.

Abstract

Sex under the influence of drugs or alcohol is associated with high-risk sexual behavior. Heterosexual men (n = 505) in substance abuse treatment completed a computer-administered interview assessing sexual risk behaviors. Most men (73.3%) endorsed sex under the influence in the prior 90 days, and 39.1% endorsed sex under the influence during their most recent sexual event. Sex under the influence at the most recent event was more likely to involve anal intercourse, sex with a casual partner, and less condom use. Patients might benefit from interventions targeting sexual behavior and substance use as mutual triggers. (Am J Addict 2010;00:1-9).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Heterosexuality / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs / pharmacology*
  • Male
  • Sexual Behavior / drug effects*
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology*
  • Time Factors
  • Unsafe Sex / drug effects*
  • Unsafe Sex / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Illicit Drugs