About this episode

The episode discusses substance use within the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of representation, featuring guests from the Buzz peer editorial board and a drug support initiative.

The latest issue of Buzz - the only magazine created by and for people who use substances - is out now. In this episode of Drugs Uncut podcast, Kirsten and Jason are joined by Lorraine from the Buzz peer editorial board and Whitney, a drug and alcohol support worker at Murray's Initiative. They dive into Buzz's lead story - substance use within the LGBTQ+ community. Recorded during Pride month, this is a conversation about why real representation matters, what it takes to build spaces where people feel heard, and how sharing personal stories can break down stigma and inspire real change.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kirsten, Jason

Guests: Lorraine, Whitney

Topics covered

• substance use
• LGBTQ+ community
• representation
• Pride month
• stigma
• personal stories
• real change

Keywords

• Buzz magazine
• substance use
• LGBTQ+
• Pride month
• representation
• stigma
• personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buzz, Murray's Initiative

Places: LGBTQ+

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