Chemsex: Worrying trends

In this article, the author provides an update on the issue of chemsex. After defining the phenomenon, she describes the population concerned, the development of the practice, its risks, and vulnerability factors. She also underlines the need for care to be comprehensive, appropriate, and nonjudgmental, involving a network of medical, social, and community professionals. It is essential to recognize the specific nature of this practice, which combines issues of addiction, sexuality, identity, and stigmatization.