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In most cases, the use of chems is related to pleasure, however, (mis)use can sometimes provoke side effects that can lead to serious intoxications.
Despite the many positive effects that chems produce, chems can cause side effects that can lead to acute intoxications with serious complications (or even death).
In the chemsex scene, slamming is becoming more common. Chems like Tina (crystal meth), 3-MMC, ketamine, cocaine, mephedrone and other (new) substances are inserted with a needle before or during sex.
Keep track of your chem use during the event. Writing this information down is helpful to both you and others.
Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common sexually transmitted diseases among gay and bi men.
Nieuwe Psychoactieve Stoffen is de verzamelnaam voor een groep van nieuwe drugs. Vaak worden ze ook benoemd als ‘legal highs’ of ‘research chemicals’.
Polydrug use (or polysubstance use) refers to the use of combined psychoactive substances to achieve a particular effect.
Using chems can reduce your inhibitions. This is (for some) part of the reason for engaging in chemsex. One risk of using chems (especially ‘G’) is becoming unconscious when overdosed.
Keep in mind that it is normal to feel a little down in the days following a chem event. This is because the chems have caused your brain to reject most of the feel-good chemicals
During the event, you will likely be under the influence of chems, making it difficult for you to think clearly and more likely to engage in risky behavior.
TasP: Therapy as Prevention. If you have HIV, it is important to start treatment with HIV medication (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) as soon as possible after diagnosis.
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