briax Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) An online Men who have sex with Men (MSM) Sex Survey conducted by Fridae.asia indicated that 13.4% of the respondents in Singapore consumed recreational drugs (e.g. Viagra, ecstasy, poppers, methamphetamines) for sex. Yet, most people have very little understanding on drug use, its effect and the danger of developing drug addiction.At the same time, overseas studies show that the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals who are struggling to cope with their sexual identities, are at a higher risk of developing addictive behaviours such as drug, alcohol and sex addiction.In 2012, Oogachaga will collaborate with WE Care Singapore again to educate the LGBTQ community on various addiction issues. Join us on 14 July 2012 as our invited speaker Prem Kumar Shanmugam presents on substance addiction. We will also have someone who will share about his recovering process from substance addiction.If you are concerned about your substance use, worried about someone or simply want to gain more awareness on this topic, please join us.Understanding Addiction – Substance Addiction Date 14 July 2012 (Saturday)Time 2.00pm to 4.30pmVenue To be announced to registered participantsFee Free(Please do consider a small cash donation to us so that we can cover the cost of running the workshop)Registration closing date 12 July 2012Please use this link for online registration.About the speakerPrem Kumar Shanmugam is Programme Director of WE CARE Community Services Singapore and works with people suffering from all kinds of addictions. He is also the founding member and regional director of Asia Pacific Certification Board (APCB). APCB is actively involved in credentialing addiction counsellors / therapists in Asia Pacific. Prem is also the Vice Chairman of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Association of Singapore.Prem is a certified Masters Addiction Therapists, a certified Masters Psychotherapist and an accredited Clinical Supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association and Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore. He is a certified practitioner in management of family violence counselling with MCYS.Programme Outline- General definition of addictions- Types of addictions (Substance and Behavioural addictions)- Main categories of substances- Risk factors in substance use among the LGBTQ population- Relationship in substance use with:a) Same sex domestic violenceb) Sexual health riskc) Mental wellness- Supportive resources available in Singapore Edited June 25, 2012 by briax Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Can help to ask the speaker the question on poppers.Using Poppers for sex, is it consider substance abuse ?Is this illegal in Singapore ?What law is this policed under ? Consequences ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TannedKE Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Ops it happens to be on my birthday birthday party! MAKING LOVE HELPS TO STRENGTHEN BONDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briax Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Join us on 14 July (Sat) from 2 to 5pm to find out how you can help your loved ones or friends if they are struggling with substance addiction. This FREE event is organised by Oogachaga for the LGBTQ community as part of our effort to promote better community health.More information on http://www.oogachaga.com/congregaytion/news/detail/231/Understanding-Substance-Addiction Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briax Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Join us at "Understanding Substance Addiction" workshop on 14 July 2012 and listen to one gay guy shares about his recovery from substance addiction. More details and online registration:http://www.oogachaga.com/congregaytion/news/detail/231/Understanding-Substance-Addiction Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oralb Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Bumping this up. When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briax Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 H is a very successful middle aged working professional. H was also struggling with something that very few people knew - substance addiction.Join us this Saturday 14 July from 2 to 5pm and hear his story. H hope that by sharing about his recovering journey, more LGBTQ individuals can understand about this taboo topic. Learn more about substance addiction for yourself and your loved ones. Register onhttps://docs.google.com/a/oogachaga.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dERWMk44c3NnXzg5VXFUOWw0Ujh0Mnc6MA#gid=0 Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abang Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 OC, thanks for the very informative session.It was very thought-provoking and to H, I salute you for your boldness.Your experience served as a constant reminder NEVER to get near the drugs, recreational or otherwise.Only snag, there should be a minimum age limit to the talk.I noticed a <Banned Words> Angmo boy in our midst and he was having a difficult time to sit through a 3 hour session.Stick to the original gameplan that the talk was meant for 40s and above.Another set of suggestions:Please allocate more time for Q & A as it is always a rush to end the session on time.Please start the session at 3 pm.. not all of the participants have a 5-day week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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