Drugs

The effects from a drug can vary between people and just because you have taken a drug before and not had any problems previously does not mean you will be ok the next time.

The facts

• Lesbian and Bisexual women (LABW) are 5 times more likely to have taken drugs
• 1 in 10 LABW has taken cocaine (compared to 3% of women in general)
• 1 in 10 LABW has taken ecstacy
• 1 in 3 LABW has taken drugs in the past year
• Up to 1 in 3 LGBT people will suffer alcohol or drug addictions compared to 1 in 10 heterosexual people

References:
Hunt R. & Fish J. (2008), Prescription for Change:Lesbian and bisexual women's health check 2008
A Lifestyle Choice? Myths & Facts about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People 2007

• Depressants
• Hallucinogenics
• Stimulants
• Crystal Meth
• Heroin
• Mephedrone (MMCAT)
• Drugs and the law
• Overdosing