ACON and NDARC are pleased to present the findings of a joint study that explored issues around drug use and mental health for gay, lesbian and bisexual people in Sydney, with a focus on regular methamphetamine use. Community perceptions about drug treatment services were examined, as were treatment providers’ experiences regarding their own service provision to GLBT clients.

Elevated rates of problematic methamphetamine use and dependence were identified among study participants, however there was relatively low uptake of treatment services.

The report provides a set of practical recommendations for drug treatment and other health agencies that work with members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

This research project was funded through a NSW Health Non Government Organisation Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Research Grants Program.

Print copies of the report are available upon request.

Find out more

Download: Drug Use, Dependence and Mental Health Among Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People Reporting Regular Methamphetamine Use (PDF)

More info

We welcome opportunities to discuss the findings of the study and their implications for our community members and for health service providers, policy makers and researchers.

Contact: Angela Matheson, Manager, AOD Programs

Tel: (02) 9206 2081

Email: amatheson@acon.org.au