Make sure someone you trust knows where you are and what you’ve taken.

Be aware of how you’re feeling before using substances. If you’re feeling down or anxious, this can negatively impact your experience.

Stay with people you trust if you’re using substances and look out for your friends.

When you’re going out, make sure you’ve got cash, condoms and a charged phone.

Be aware of any breaks in use, as your tolerance change can drop quickly. If you’ve not used in a while, start with a smaller dose than you used to.

Only take substances in places you feel safe. Stick to places you know well with people you know well.

Stick to using your own substances and equipment. Avoid sharing things like notes.

Take small amounts and wait to feel the effects before re-dosing. Having a slow response doesn’t always mean it’s weak. Remember that you can take another dose, but you can’t undo a dose.

Stick to one substance at a time as drugs can negatively interact with each other when taken together.

Pour your own drinks and don’t accept drinks from people you don’t know.

After using, some substances can make people feel anxious and depressed. Comedowns are not a permanent after-effect. Look after yourself and avoid taking another substance to manage the comedown.