Talking about Drugs

Parents play a key role in their teenager’s decision to use or not use alcohol and other drugs. This factsheet from Positive Choices provides tips on how to talk to your teenager about minimising harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.

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.

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.

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 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.

There are treatment and support options available to someone who is experiencing problems (including dependence) with crystal methamphetamine ('ice') or other drugs. This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice talks about the different treatment options available.

It can be hard to see someone you care about using ice, especially if it negatively aects their life, work or relationships. So, what do you dowhen you’ve raised your concerns but your loved one chooses not to seek support? This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice provides helpful information on what steps to take next.

If you are concerned about a loved one’s crystal methamphetamine ('ice') use, keeping the lines of communication open is an importantway of keeping them connected to you, even at the most challenging of times. This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice gives advice for preparing for the conversation, what to do during the conversation, and the steps to take after.

Methamphetamine use can aect people dierently and may be more problematic for some people. If you're worried someone you care about is using methamphetamine, this factsheet from Cracks in the Ice talks about signs and symptoms and where to find support.