Researchers at CAMH are conducting a study to understand decisions surrounding the use of crystal meth (i.e., methamphetamine, meth, crystal, Tina, T, ice, speed, glass, crank) for the first time. This is a study that involves completing a confidential online survey by gay, bisexual, queer, and other men-who-have-sex-with men (MSM), either cis or trans, in Canada who either used crystal meth for the first time in the last two years, or who thought about using it for the first time during that timeframe but decided not to use.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Gender: Male
- Individuals who used crystal meth for the first time in the past two years
OR - Individuals who thought about using crystal meth for the first time in the past two years but decided not to use.
- Gay, bisexual, queer, or other men-who-have-sex-with men (MSM), either cis or trans
What does the study involve?
- Number of contacts: One confidential online survey (after screening)
- Compensation offered? Yes
Investigator(s): Dr. Paul Shuper
Full Study Title: Ontario Project on Trends in the Initiation of Crystal Meth (OPTIC)
Contact Information:
E-mail: optic@camh.ca
REB number: 2022/244
PLEASE NOTE:
- Research staff cannot give medical advice over the phone or via email.
- If you have specific questions regarding your health care, please contact your family physician.
- We regret that not everyone screened for a study will be eligible to participate
- For more information about other treatment options for mental illness or addiction offered by CAMH, visit www.camh.ca or call 416-535-8501.