LGBTIQA+

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

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.    

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.