Whether we like to admit it or not, drugs are all around us. They are at parties, festivals, and even the bars we frequent. Both legal and illegal drugs are being used and abused and for us to build a more mature relationship with it - it is to talk about them openly.
In this episode, we cover:
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Why are drugs prevalent in gay and Asian culture?
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History of drug use in gay culture
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Prevalence of drugs on gay dating apps
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Chemsex culture
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Drawing the line between personal responsibility and encouragement
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The G epidemic in gay culture
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A look into drug consumption worldwide
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The opioid epidemic in the US
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Drug laws and regulations across Asia
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Impact of drug liberalization
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How to manage drug culture when it is around us
LGBTQIA Resources:
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LGBTQIA Youth Talkline (ages 23 and under)
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Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Youth Hotline (ages 23 and under)
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1.800.773.5540
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Mon–Fri, 12 pm–8 pm EST
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Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
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1-888-843-4564
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Mon–Fri, 4 pm–12 am EST
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Trans Lifeline
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National Hotlines:
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SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
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Trevor Suicide Prevention Line
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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HIV/AIDS/STD Line
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1-800-342-2437
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HIV/AIDS Treatment Info Services
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1-800-448-0440
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TDD: 1-888-480-3739
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Mon–Fri, 12 pm–5 pm EST
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Covenant House's Nine Line (a crisis line for youth and their families)
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National Runaway Switchboard
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National Youth Crisis Hotline
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline
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Alcohol Hotline
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Drug Abuse Hotline
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