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
- 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.
- Age range: Age 18 and above
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: All
- Other: Gay, bisexual, queer, or other men-who-have-sex-with men (MSM), either cis or trans, who live in Canada
What does the study involve?
- Number of contacts: One confidential 45 minute online survey (after screening)
- Treatment offered?No
Investigator(s): Dr.Paul Shuper
Contact Information:
Phone: 416-453-7942
E-mail: optic@camh.ca
Full Study Title: Ontario Project on Trends in the Initiation of Crystal Meth (OPTIC)
REB number: 2022/244
REB Approval Expiry Date: December 31, 2026
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.