Abstract Body

Background:

The use of recreational drugs to facilitate sexual activities (colloquially called chemsex) whether done voluntarily for pleasure, unbeknownst or forced on others, or exploitatively, is on the rise. It primarily affects LGTBI communities, and other social groups living in unsafe conditions such as migrants, and religious and ethnic minorities. It is linked to many different health and legal consequences. Support of the affected population(s), disclosure and evaluation require professional, close, and reliable advice on the risks and consequences. However, this requires primary care professionals to improve their knowledge and develop very specific skills.

Aims and learning objectives:

Provide GPs with knowledge about who, how and why pertaining to chemsex, and practice effective techniques for addressing this challenging multifaceted problem.

Methods and timetable:

3"_Team presentation

10"_Animated icebreaker to feel and reflect

20"_Chemsex definition, pharmacology and cornerstones presentation

7"_Chemsex clinical interview videos

40"_Interactive exercises and role-playing on the clinical cases, where participants will train in the skills for how to integrally assess a patient who engages in chemsex. Paying special attention to clinical interview techniques in Primary Care.

10"_Take home messages

Proposed results:

To attain awareness of chemsex, and the main health concerns and consequences for patients and local communities.

To provide GPs with adequate skills to recognize and tackle the issue among specific populations at high risk.

To inspire colleagues to work in collaboration with other local health providers such as sexual health and drug services.