Mixing Drugs
Reduce the range of drugs you take and avoid mixing with alcohol...
Mixing drugs is THE most common cause of overdose. Check out the facts (data supplied by National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre – NDARC):
- The majority of people who end up in hospital have used more than one drug.
- The main drugs used by people presenting to emergency rooms are: alcohol mixed with other drugs; ecstasy or GHB mixed with alcohol; GHB and ketamine; GHB and crystal.
- NDARC also report that gay men between 25–35 years old are more likely than women to end up in hospital.
If you’re thinking of using drugs, then think of playing it safe...
- Avoid alcohol when using drugs.
- Minimise the range of drugs you use and go easy on the doses.
- Drink water (500mls an hour if you’re movin’ and shakin’, 250mls if chilling out).
- Take breaks and eat if you’re bingeing over a long-ish period of time.
ACON can help you...
We’ve got heaps of information on alcohol and other drugs that you can check out online.
Or you can have a chat with one of our trained staff if you’ve got specific questions or issues. Give them a call on 9206 2000 or 1800 063 060
If you’ve been using drugs at home or in a venue and you’re experiencing difficulties, then seek help immediately. If you’re at home or on the street, call an ambulance on 000. If you’re at a venue, get the staff to help. ACON’s Drug Rovers attend all big gay and lesbian events and they can help out as well.