Chemsex

Chemsex is a phenomenon within gay culture, defined as the use of crystal methamphetamine, mephedrone (and other cathinones), and/or GHB/GBL in the context of gay sex.

The German AIDS Federation (Deutsche Aidshilfe) offers various resources providing information on chemsex (mostly in German), including:

• An extensive dossier on magazin.hiv, the magazine of the German AIDS Federation.
• A compilation of safer use tips to help prevent infections related to drug consumption.
• "ICH WEISS WAS ICH TU" (I KNOW WHAT I DO), the gay prevention campaign, provides comprehensive information on chemsex and safer use on its website and has featured a (YouTube) video discussing campaign volunteers' experiences with drugs during sex.
• naloxontraining.de offers a thematic overview of drug emergencies involving opioid overdoses, first aid, and the administration of naloxone (in German only).

A guide providing first aid and harm reduction advice tailored to chemsex-related emergencies by David Stuart and Ignacio Labayen De Inzaon is available on the idpc website or controllingchemsex.de. David Stuart coined the term "chemsex".

Counseling and Support for Drug-Related Issues

Substances can be addictive. Anyone who feels they are losing control over their drug use, or who is concerned about a friend's drug consumption, can find local resources here. These counseling centers specialize, among other things, in chemsex support.

The website of the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) features a directory of general addiction counseling centers in Germany, which provide guidance on drug, alcohol, and prescription medication dependency: General Addiction Counseling Centers in Germany (Website in German only).

What to Do in a Drug Emergency?

• Call 112 in a drug emergency!
• An overview of first-aid measures during a drug emergency is available at controllingchemsex.de.