Meth is commonly used in Party and Play (PnP) culture, not just for its effects, but also because of its reasonable price and considerable longevity - depending on one’s tolerance, a meth high can last over nine hours. As drug overdoses throughout the country - and particularly in New York City - continue to rise, the factors driving these disparities are overdue for examination. Gay men are four times more likely to use meth than straight men, and over 12 times more likely to consume amphetamines compared to men who do not have same-sex relationships. The number of overdoses each year continues to rise - and gay men are particularly at risk.
