Drugs in the Gay Community: Headlines, Trends, Stigma
From a very early age, we hear one saying over and over again: “Say no to drugs.” Mainstream society considers them dangerous, impairing judgment and negatively affecting overall health. Many cultures around the world frown upon drug usage. But drugs come in many different forms, many of which are entirely legal.
They produce differing effects on the body and mind, from a glass of wine or coffee to marijuana, which remains illegal through much of the world despite its effects on the body being relatively mild. Harder substances like cocaine, meth and heroin can be deadly, crippling a person’s ability to lead a normal life.
The gay community has always had a rather unique relationship with drugs and drug use. Hornet tackles the history of drug use as it relates to the LGBTQ community and culture, along with the latest relevant headlines, discussion of stigma and studies examining drug use.
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Meth use in the gay community has continued despite repeated campaigns against it, but what accounts for its popularity, and what can be done to stop it?
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Science is still trying to figure out what causes homosexuality, but these 5 weirdos and religious nutjobs blame everything from fast food to Disney films
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Researchers Have Uncovered a Way to Have Better Sex, and It’s Sticky Icky
Two new studies on weed and sex suggest that weed smokers have enjoyable sex more often than people who don’t smoke weed. But how much do you need to smoke?
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Let These 5 Guys Drinking Alone in Their Undies Show You How to Get Stylishly ‘Päntsdrunk’
We just heard about päntsdrunk, the Finnish practice of drinking alone at home in your underwear. So let’s learn about it while watching hot guys do it too
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