What is Chemsex? These are the signs it might be becoming a problem

What is Chemsex? These are the signs it might be becoming a problem

This is what you need to know about chemsex and party and play - including how to recognize if it’s taking over your life.

If you’re concerned about your drug use or think it’s causing problems in your life, there’s help out there. Speak to someone about it or reach out online.

When might your use be considered ‘problematic’? Only you can answer that.

‘Some people find it very difficult to notice when it goes from recreational use to something more problematic,’ says Jamie Willis of leading London-based LGBT drugs charity Antidote. ‘When is that tipping point?’

‘For some people it’s missing days at work or college,’ says David Stuart, chemsex lead at 53 Dean Street. ‘For some people it’s when they realize “Oh my gosh, I haven’t had sober sex in a year”.’

When does it stop being fun?’ suggests Wilson

Maybe your friends have expressed concern for you?

Perhaps you’ve overdosed or your health is suffering?

Maybe you find that you want to take drugs increasingly often or keep upping your dosage? Have you passed out and believe someone assaulted you while you were unconscious?

Only you can decide when your drug use is problematic, and only when you do so are you likely to do something about it.

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