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This video from TouchBase explores the issues to keep in mind when you're HIV positive and using drugs, especially considering the interactions between HIV medication and substances.

This video from TouchBase provides information and discussion about what to do if you want to reduce - or quit - your drug use.

This video from TouchBase explores the intersection between drug use and mental health and shares insight from people who use drugs and workers in the alcohol and other drug field.

This video features animations depicting injecting, please be mindful of any effect this may have on your wellbeing.

Injecting anything comes with a risk, here are 5 things to know that can reduce that risk. If you want to know more about safer injecting or have questions about drug use in general visit www.touchbase.org.au Australia’s National LGBTI focused Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health resource.

Created in partnership between VAC and Harm Reduction Victoria

Over time, more options have surfaced for LGBTQIA+ people to connect within environments that aren’t driven by drinking and drugs.

Alcohol & Drug Counselling Online shares 5 LGBTQIA+ friendly social alternatives to bars and clubs.

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Alcohol and Drug Counselling Online host a peer support forum for people who use substances. The recovery-oriented online community is a non-judgemental, welcoming, and safe place to connect with others with similar life experiences. It is a place to connect with peers, be inspired and liberated by others, and share your journey, strategies and advice.

This video from TouchBase explores the signs and symptoms of potentially problematic alcohol and other drug use.

Trans and gender diverse people, just like cis people, can have different relationships with substance use. Given the level of discrimination and stigma we face it’s no surprise though that some trans people shoulder a heavy burden of harmful substance use. This page from TransHub offers information and resources to help you assess, learn more and get a better handle on your substance use, including where to find help.

This page includes information about alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, amphetamines and methamphetamines, amyl, benzodiazepines, GHB, heroin, methadone, cannabis, ecstasy, LSD, mushrooms and ketamine.

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.