Chemsex, a look back at 15 years of drug use in a sexual context
This briefing paper presents an overview and traces the main developments in the chemsex phenomenon in France over the past fifteen years.
- In fifteen years, chemsex practices have gained visibility.
- The substances mostly consumed remain cathinones associated with GHB-GBL. Little observed until 2010, ketamine is now frequently present.
- Less stigmatised, slam (injection of substances) is becoming more visible.
- “Remote” chemsex practices (i.e. via screen) also constitute a notable trend that has increased during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021.
- The Internet remains a preferred means of access to most consumed products, with a diversification of reseller profiles and a sophistication of resale strategies on online dating applications, social networks and instant messaging.
- Request for treatment varies greatly depending on the profile of the users. Emergency hospitalisations are reported in the event of physical damage, as well as emergency psychiatric care.
- The cross-view of users and professionals in the medical-social sector makes it possible to identify risk reduction strategies, individual or collective, aimed at avoiding potential damage.
Publication type
Briefing papers
Publication date
Language
French
English
Author(s)
GÉROME
Clément
MILHET
Maitena
TISSOT
Nina
MADESCLAIRE
Tim
Edited by
OFDT
Number of pages
17
ISBN
979-10-92728-92-7
Products & addictions
Cocaine and crack
GHB and solvents
Ketamine
MDMA/ecstasy and amphetamine
New Psychoactive Substances
Poppers
Themes
Supply and markets
Prevention/Harm reduction
Treatment
Users
Specific population(s)
Adults
Festive settings
Territories
Metropolis
Dispositif d'enquête et d'observation
Sociological and qualitative surveys