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Siddharth Sarkar

2 papers in the library · 4 citations · publishing 2016-2025

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An online study to understand chemsex in India.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry May 1, 2025 Varsha Sriperambudoori, Siddharth Sarkar, Anju Dhawan 4 citations

While chemsex has been studied in several parts of the world, it has been an under-studied area in India. Anecdotally, use of substances in the context of sexual encounters has been increasing in India, especially in the population of men having sex with men. In the background of limited literature in India, this online survey aimed to assess facets related to chemsex in the country. This...

DOI: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_1121_24 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Chemsex Methamphetamine Hiv/aids/human immunodeficiency virus Lgbtq+/sexual minorities/gender minorities/queer +1

Cannabis-induced psychosis or Cannabis-associated psychosis: Diagnostically no clear winner

Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour 2016 Siddharth Sarkar, Srinivas Rajkumar, Yatan Pal Singh Balhara

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide including India. The role of Cannabis in the causation of psychiatric disorders, especially psychosis remains debatable. Cannabis use has been reported to present with symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder. The distinction between Cannabis-induced psychoses and primary psychotic disorder is important...