Palamar Joseph J, Halkitis Perry N
Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies, New York University, New York, NY 10001, USA.
Int J Drug Policy. 2006 Jan 1;17(1):23-28. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2005.11.002.
This paper examines the use of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) among a sample of gay men in New York City, who identify GHB as their most frequently used club drug. The sample was drawn from a larger longitudinal investigation of club drug using men. Thematic analysis yielded findings regarding perceived stigma for GHB use, tolerance of potential adverse side effects, and reasons for why some prefer this substance to other club drugs. Specifically, our findings suggest that GHB is viewed unfavorably in many social circles, that side effects are tolerated by frequent GHB users, and that the drug is chosen over other substances because the short duration of action, energy boost, sleep assistance, increase in libido, and limited after-effects. Examining the reasons why men use this substance will lead to the development of GHB specific prevention strategies, which accurately address the consequences of use as well as the motivations that individuals possess for using the substance.
本文研究了纽约市男同性恋者样本中γ-羟基丁酸（GHB）的使用情况，这些人将GHB视为他们最常使用的俱乐部毒品。该样本取自一项针对使用俱乐部毒品男性的大型纵向调查。主题分析得出了关于GHB使用的感知耻辱感、对潜在不良副作用的耐受性以及一些人更喜欢这种物质而非其他俱乐部毒品的原因的研究结果。具体而言，我们的研究结果表明，GHB在许多社交圈子中被负面看待，频繁使用GHB的人能容忍其副作用，而且选择这种毒品而非其他物质的原因是其作用时间短、能提升精力、有助于睡眠、增强性欲以及后遗症有限。研究男性使用这种物质的原因将有助于制定针对GHB的具体预防策略，这些策略能准确应对使用后果以及个人使用该物质的动机。
