A Quick Reference Page Drug information is available below and across the Haemosexual website Special note: This site is all about harm reduction. We realise that some people will take drugs no matter what advice they are given. This guide is to be for information purposes only. It is not medical advice. If you are being coerced into […]
Read moreThe information below contains data from research, as well as published reports, studies and articles related to the growing issue of substance abuse across the global LGBT community. Click on the links below: all-partied-out lgbt-alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drug-problems 233_the_belong_to_drugs_report environmentalpreventionandlgbtsubstanceabuse hrc-final-issue-brief-lgbt-teens […]
Read morePoppers (Amyl Nitrate) and Gay Men: 10 Facts That Might Surprise You! September 8, 2016 Gay Pop Buzz Gay Pop Tarts Poppers facts that might surprise you! Poppers have been part of the “gay scene” since the mid-1960’s. Commonly sold in novelty stores as “head cleaners” and “room deodorizers”, these little brown bottles are most frequently used off-label to enhance sex. Major “Popper” brands include: […]
Read moreWhile Rape Crisis focuses particularly on the needs and rights of women and girls, and on providing specialist services within women-only safe spaces, we of course recognise that boys and men also experience sexual violence, and that the impacts of sexual violence on the lives of boys and men are no less devastating and can be just as wide-ranging […]
Read moreYaba (Crazy medicine, pronounced yar bah) Originally manufactured by the Nazis to help keep their troops awake for days, Yaba has become increasingly popular in the Far East amongst claims that the drug is now bigger than heroin in Thailand. Yaba is a derivative of synthetic amphetamines such as speed and can be manufactured far more quickly and […]
Read moreTemazepam (Tems, Temazzies, Eggs, Green Eggs, Jellies, Norries, Rugby balls.) Temazepam is a short-acting Benzodiazepine. It is normally prescribed to people who have difficulty sleeping, or occasionally to reduce anxiety. Temazepam is produced as a gel-filled capsule, designed to be taken orally. A normal therapeutic dose of temazepam would be 10mg-30mg. If you have a […]
Read moreSpeed (Whizz, billy, sulphate, grudge, dexys, blues, base, etc.) Speed is a stimulant that can keep you awake for hours and jumping around like a nutter. Its effects are like an adrenaline rush – it makes your heart go like the Flying Scotsman on amyl and you feel like you’re bursting with energy and can dance all […]
Read moreSolvents (Fast drying glues and adhesives, assorted paint and petroleum products, lighter fluid, dry-cleaning fluids, assorted aerosol sprays, surgical spirit, cleaners etc.) Solvent abuse involves inhaling the fumes from domestic and industrial products creating a strong intoxication. Traditionally referred to as ‘glue sniffing’, the vast majority of solvent abusers are between the ages of 11-16 and usually male. […]
Read moreRohypnol (Roofies, ‘date-rape’ drug) Rohypnol is a prescription-only sedative that has been used in many ‘date rapes’ in the US, with cases now being reported in Europe and Australia. Rohypnol’s medical use is as a pre-operation anaesthetic or strong sleeping pill, but stronger doses can bring on amnesia. It takes effect very quickly – sometimes as quick […]
Read morePoppers (Amyl nitrite, butyl nitrate, isobutyl nitrite, TNT, liquid gold, rush etc.) Amyl/butyl nitrite (poppers) is a powerful drug that can give you an almighty burst of dizzy energy for a couple of minutes. The rush kicks in immediately, and for a few moments you’ll feel like the bass drum has got inside your head, the […]
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