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

Amyl Nitrite is an inhalant, depressant drug. But what is it, what does it do, and what do you need to know? This comprehensive factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation explores this drug.

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.

The PARTi Project (Peer Advocacy Response Training Initiative) is a joint project between STAR Health and VAC. It was initially formed  in response to the deaths and several hospitalisations due to drug overdose that occurred on Chapel Street in early 2017. First and foremost, it is a peer-led harm reduction initiative dedicated to reducing drug related harms and promoting people’s safety and well-being in late night venues.

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.

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

Even though the majority of LGBTQ+ people do not use alcohol + drugs in a harmful way, there are understandable reasons why people may develop a harmful relationship with alcohol and drugs. This factsheet from Kinder Stronger Better looks into how alcohol and drugs can have an impact in the lives of LGBTQ+ people, and where to find help for yourself or for loved ones.

What is ecstasy? How can you keep yourself and your mates safe? Take a look at this factsheet from Fair Play for answers to these questions and more.

This information has been written by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities and it is for our LGBTQ community peers and those who support us, including our friends, our partners and our families. LGBTQ communities are unique and the ways in which we drink and/or use drugs can be different to the general population.

This booklet addresses some of the specific circumstances and factors that influence the way that you can provide support for LGBTQ partners, friends and family with issues around alcohol and/or drug use.

If someone you care about is affected by substance use, then chances are you too may be affected and you may benefit from information and support. This booklet is also about helping you to look after yourself.

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.

What is GHB? What does it do? How can you keep yourself and your mates safe? Find the answers to these questions in this fact sheet from Fair Play.

This video from TouchBase provides useful, down-to-earth tips about how to plan your partying to keep yourself safe and having a great time.