Drugs and Their Effects
Produced by VAC, 'be-longing for it' features the work of Sam Wallman, Myke Vescio and Bailey Sharp. Eight gay, bi and queer men have shared their personal stories of using meth and the deeper human experiences connected to their sexuality. This is Finlay's story.
Many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community do not use drugs. However, some members of the LGBT community use some specific drugs such as poppers, ecstasy, and methamphetamine regularly. Here is a breakdown from Michael's House of some of these drugs as well as the dangers involved.
What is Viagra, what is it for, and what do you need to know? Learn more about this prescription medication from Touchbase.
What is Amyl? How does it work, and how do you keep safe? This factsheet from Touchbase explains everything you need to know about Amyl Nitrite.
This tool from the University of Liverpool helps you check your medications and supplements to see if they interact with HIV medication.
We don’t always know what’s in our drugs. We don’t know how strong they are or how they are going to interact. Mixing them is not advised. On this page, Pivot Point have got some general info about mixing drugs. This is not a full list of combinations and the advice is general. Speak to a health professional for any specific guidance!
Quitting smoking can be really tough. Cigarettes contain all sorts of addictive substances, so the road to being smoke-free requires commitment and dedication. Check out Reach Out's suggestions for ditching the smokes, including how to identify your triggers and habits, and where to seek outside help if you need extra support.
Binge drinking may seem sort of harmless on the surface, but to count the real cost you need to look beyond the day-after-downsides and consider the short and long term health risks. Take a look at this article from Reach Out and learn more about what binge drinking does to your body.
Identifying that you have a drinking problem isn’t always simple, but there are some common signs and symptoms that you can look out for. With this article from Reach Out, ask yourself the questions included to find out if you should be getting help.
"During my first few weeks at uni, I found there was an expectation that a few drinks were needed to have fun. At a camp for first-year law students, all the activities and games centered around alcohol."
This article from Reach Out tells the story of one young person's experience of not drinking when everyone else around was.
What is addiction, and what is addiction to alcohol? This article from Reach Out explains in easy-to-read language.
It's easy for a few drinks to turn into too many... and for that to lead to feeling awful the next day. This article from Reach Out offers useful tips for enjoying yourself within your own limits.
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