Chemsex Support What Help Is Available — and Where Do You Start

Chemsex Freedom™ is a confidential 90-day online programme for gay and bisexual men who want to understand and change their relationship with Chemsex.

You don't have to identify as an addict, hit rock bottom, or have already decided that permanent abstinence is your goal.

You may want to stop Chemsex completely, gain greater control, reduce how often you're using, or simply understand what's happening and decide what you want to change.

Chemsex Freedom is designed to fit around your life. You can work through the programme privately, at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

Across 90 days and 13 weeks, the programme explores subjects including:

• Why you use Chemsex and what it gives you • Triggers, cravings and urges • Patterns that can pull you back • Sex and sober sex • Dating and relationships • Intimacy and sexual confidence • Self-esteem and identity • Building a more fulfilling life going forward

Chemsex Freedom was created by Justin Duwe, a psychologist and sexologist with more than 20 years' experience working with sex, relationships, addiction and Chemsex.

There is also a 14-day money-back guarantee, subject to the programme terms.

ABOUT THIS VIDEO

If you're beginning to think you might need support with Chemsex, knowing where to start can be confusing.

Do you need a therapist? A specialist Chemsex service? A sexual health clinic? Peer support? Drug and alcohol treatment? Or would a private structured programme be more appropriate?

OTHER SUPPORT

Chemsex Freedom isn't the right option for everyone. Depending on your circumstances, you may also want to consider:

• A specialist Chemsex or LGBTQ+ drug and alcohol service • A sexual health clinic • A psychologist, psychotherapist or counsellor with Chemsex experience • Peer or community support • Medical or specialist addiction treatment when appropriate

If you are physically dependent on a substance, experiencing psychosis or serious mental health symptoms, or are concerned about withdrawal — particularly from GHB/GBL — seek appropriate medical support rather than relying on an online programme or YouTube video.

You don't have to wait until everything falls apart before asking for help.

And you don't need to know exactly what your end goal is before you begin.

Sometimes it starts with recognising:

“Something about this isn't working for me anymore.”