Abstract: Evidence based working is becoming increasingly important, especially since resources for prevention activities are becoming harder to come by. By using the Healthy Nightlife Toolbox for gaining and sharing insights, we prevent field workers from having to re-invent the wheel and offer a solid knowledge base on how to create safe and healthy nightlife settings.

Abstract: OASIS is an online project designed to aid cocaine and alcohol users to check and regain control of their usage. It aims to determine if built-in social support boosts the effectiveness of online tools.

Abstract: According to a survey of approx. 700 people on the influence of alcohol and 13 other drugs on their sexual perception, sexual behaviour and condom use, it was found that most drugs increase sociableness, the desire for sex, orgasm strength and sensitivity to touch. However, they also lower the ability to orgasm and maintain an erection, and increase the risk of unsafe sex. The greatest risks here, in up to 75% of cases, occur after the consumption of GHB/GBL or crystal, and in 20 to 50% of cases following the consumption of speed, ecstasy, poppers, cocaine or large quantities of alcohol.

Abstract: Mit der Aufschaltung einer Homepage zu «Sucht im Alter» reagiert die Zürcher Fachstelle zur Prävention des Alkohol- und Medikamenten-Missbrauchs ZüFAM auf die steigende Bedeutung dieser Thematik. Die Plattform soll Interessierten aus Forschung und Praxis fundierte und nützliche Informationen zur Verfügung stellen.

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine the accomplishment of gender in the context of the youth cultural formation of dance raves. Drawing on a narrative analysis of in-depth interviews with 300 young women and men in a San Francisco rave scene, we examine the role that the drug ecstasy plays in the gender formations at these events. We present evidence to show that using ecstasy within the social context of raves allows increased gender flexibility and alternatives to conventional notions of femininity and masculinity. This is particularly apparent in the ways that young women exhibit greater sexual assertiveness and young men demonstrate increased affective and communicative displays. Yet at the same time, their narratives provide ample evidence that gender accomplishment in this context does not occur outside the bounds of gender accountability and behaviors seen as gender inappropriate are actively policed and sanctioned.