用藥男同志因其擁有同志與用藥兩種身分,非常可能遭遇到社會邊緣化與社會排除的困境,因此,本研究探討男同志開始使用搖頭丸的狀況、影響其用藥的因素、所遭受到的壓力及其因應壓力所用的調適策略,希望透過此研究能瞭解男同志的用藥經驗與調適策略。本研究從研究者的人際網絡開始,以滾雪球方式來尋找研究樣本,共深入訪談了8位目前正在使用MDMA、年齡介於18~30歲之間的男同志。研究結果發現,男同志初次用藥主要是以個人的好奇與網友帶領為主。影響男同志持續用藥的因素則包括對藥物的正向感受、心理依賴和網絡關係。此外,使用搖頭丸除了帶來憂鬱、疲倦等負面影響,還遭遇伴隨用藥與同志身分而來的外在環境壓力,包含傳播媒體、同儕與法律。本研究進一步探討用藥男同志調適藥物副作用與環境壓力的策略,並針對用藥男同志之宣導、保護與未來研究方向提出建議。
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) users among Men who have sex with men (MSM) are often marginalized and excluded from society. As a result, this study investigates why MSM use, how they cope with pressure and develop relevant strategies. This study carries out qualitative research. Data were collected from 8 MSM aged between 18 and 30 who have used or have been using MDMA by in-depth interviews and data analysis.The results show that individual's curiosity and so-called 'e-pals' are the leading factors leading to use of MDMA for the first time. The reasons for continued use of MDMA include positive cognition, psychological addiction and related relationship benefits. However, some stresses come with drug use, including depression, fatigue and pressure from media, peers and the law. This study further explores different strategies use by MSM to cope with the negative impacts of MDMA use. The final part of this study focuses on how to raise awareness among MSM who use MDMA and how to protect them. We also point out possible issues for further research.