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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.

If a partner, friend or family member needs support or if they are ready for a change, you can help them to address their relationship with substances. Knowing what to do or how best to provide support can be challenging. Pivot Point have listed some tips that can help you with this.

Pivot Point had a chat with Will about drug use in the time of COVID-19. Will is a gay man who is 35 years old, he identifies as a person who injects drugs.  We spoke with Will about how he’s managing lifestyle changes at the moment, including changes to how he usually socialises and uses drugs.    

Substance abuse and addiction are important issues that affect thousands of people within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) community. This article from American Addiction Centres provides information about how you can help your loved one with their addiction.

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!

This questionnaire from Pivot Point is a short assessment tool designed to assist you to reflect on your use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and whether it might be time to check in with a health or drug and alcohol professional regarding your AOD use. The assessment does not ask for any information that could identify you, and is anonymous and confidential.

Planning to quit or reduce your use? This short factsheet from PivotPoint provides excellent tips to get you started.