LGBT Substance Use

The 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 […]

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Drugs – Benzos

Benzodiazepines Benzos, temazies, jellies, eggs, moggies, vallies   Benzies are used to both counter the effect of ‘uppers’ like cocaine, speed and E and “downers” like heroin and booze.   Benzodiazepines are doctor-prescribed drugs for reducing stress and anxiety, promoting calmness, relaxation and sleep and as anti-depressants.     Examples include:   Estazolam (ProSom)   Flurazepam (Dalmane)   Quazepam (Doral) […]

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