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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Drug use among GLBT people
When Your Partner Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem
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It’s tough enough when a friend has a problem with drugs or alcohol. It’s even more complicated when your partner does. It’s simply harder to see things objectively or to separate yourself from the effect of your partner’s addiction when you’re so emotionally, physically, and often financially intertwined. He needs help, and you need help. So who’s left to help the relationship?
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When Your Friend Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem
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From the outside, addiction can seem hard to explain, frustrating, and contrary to all logic, especially when it’s someone close to you with the problem. How long do you watch the harm being done before you step in? How can I help when I don’t even understand what’s going on?
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Queer Drug and Alcohol Resource Guide
Information from the Gay Men, Drug Use and HIV Workgroup including descriptions of types of popular party/club drugs and how it affects the body, how to get drug and alcohol treatment in King County, how to tell if you're using too much and links and resources.
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 A compendium guide to crystal meth among gay and bisexual men
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Download the Guide in Adobe PDF format. (Warning: file size is 2.9 MB in size.)
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For some men, crystal meth is an integral part of gay culture and their personal, social and sexual identities. Unfortunately, it also plays an undeniable role in the rise of HIV, STDs, and addiction in our community. There are many decisions to make about crystal: How can I minimize its risks? How do I stop? Should I even try it?
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