Chemsex in Newcastle

We are collecting stories from people over the age of 16 who have had experiences with chemsex in Newcastle.

Chemsex is recognised as the use of specific drugs (often called ‘chems’) primarily by men who have sex with men for recreational purposes. The following drugs are the most common used:

GHB/GBL (also known as G / Gina / Liquid E / Liquid Ecstasy)
Mephedrone (also known as M / M-Cat / meow-meow)
Crystal methamphetamine (also known as T / Tina / Ice)

If you have current, or past, experience with chemsex in Newcastle, and are over the age of 16, we would love to hear from you!

Stories

With your consent, your anonymous stories will be shared with Newcastle City Council to help inform outreach support for the chemsex community. Excerpts may be used in reports, academic publications, or in outreach materials to highlight the issues involved. We may also use the stories to draw attention to the Chemsex in Newcastle project when sharing our results.

As part of our non-judgmental approach and harm reduction work, we are also interested in analysing the content of the stories that are shared on the platform. The research will help us to better understand people’s experiences of chemsex in Newcastle, the types of drugs used in chemsex scenes, and will provide insight to improve education, support, and policy in Newcastle.

If you would like to share your story, please click here.

Survey

This survey is open to anyone who is 18 years of age or over. The entire survey takes 15 minutes to complete. Part 1 takes 2 mins to complete and submit. You can also do Part 2, which takes 10 mins. You can stop taking part in the survey at any time before hitting the “Finish” button on the final page. If you have any questions about this survey please contact Karenza Moore to chat.

If you would like to complete the survey, please click here.

Support around drug use

Newcastle Sexual Health

Looking after your sexual health is important for you and for others. Provides free and confidential sexual health services in Newcastle for anyone aged 13 and over. Everyone is welcome, no matter your sexual orientation, gender identity, faith, culture or background. Newcastle Sexual Health Service was previously provided by Sexual Health Services 4 Newcastle. It is now provided by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. It is commissioned by Newcastle City Council.

Newcastle Sexual Health
0191 273 6222

Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR) Drug and Alcohol Service

Newcastle Treatment and Recovery Service (NTaR) is a community drug and alcohol service for anyone in Newcastle experiencing problems with or affected by drugs and alcohol. Support is available for people of all ages and with all substances.

Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR) Drug and Alcohol Service
0191 246 1117
0191 261 4719 (Needle exchange only)

Sexual Violence or Assault

Support in relation to sexual violence or assault
Angel Centre, Sexual Assault Referral Centre
0330 223 0099

Waythrough

Offer services for people looking for advice and support with mental health, alcohol, drugs, supported housing, domestic abuse, employment, training and education, as well as other related areas like gambling and the criminal justice system.
01325 731 160

NATIONAL

Safer 2 | MEN R US
A guide to safer chemsex in print or online
Cool Beans Vol. 1-3 | MEN R US
Guides to finding support, supporting others, and a background to chemsex