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4.5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been a registered member on the site for almost 20 years. The information available is moderated. It is a Harm Reduction Site for those who are looking for help. It has a great community. AGAIN... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This site and its forum is a gold mine of harm reduction info and practices. We need more of this, and less stigma towards users. In the end it's not about being anti or pro medications, but wheth... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This site contains highly dangerous information about taking illicit substances. It markets itself as a ‘harm reduction’ forum but it is basically just an online club for active drug users to cong... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Management has never been anything but supportive, and my colleagues in the team are amazing. The field of work can be very daunting, having a team that carries you through it is everything and in tha... See more

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Bluelight has been at the forefront of harm reduction in the global drug use community since 1999. Best known for our online forum, and more recently, our thriving Discord server, we provide people who use drugs a safe space to share, explore and receive relevant information, all aimed at reducing harm through drug use. Our platforms are formed of a broad mix of individuals all with varying drug related experiences. Our long-standing history brings an extensive archive of information, insights and supportive groups. Unlike many harm reduction organizations, we openly welcome collaboration with research organizations. These partnerships provide an opportunity for our community to inform and participate in research that further supports people who use drugs, provides better recovery options, and provides real world insights about drug use. In 2023, the Australian charity Bluelight Communities Ltd was formed. This charity now governs Bluelight’s activities, ensuring security for our ongoing operations and future endeavors.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent site

Excellent site. Good info on harm reduction, pharmacology, mental health, and other issues related to medical science and human well-being.
Also interesting art and entertainment.

August 14, 2024
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Thanks so much Kent, we appreciate the feedback and compliments!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These ppl know what they're talking about

Brilliant information. Obviously the occasional ignorant post from new members who don't understand the purpose of the forum, but the regular members handle that with cool heads.

Tons of real life experience from incredibly intelligent people (over 8 million posts..)

If you find this gem of a forum, respect it. And it will undoubtedly respect you too. Very warm and nonjudgmental vibes.

May 27, 2024
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Thanks. We appreciate your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful people who actually care…

Very helpful people who actually care about addicts. When I am using there's a mountain of information on how to do it safely.
When I tried to get clean I had a community of kind non judgemental people helping me.
They made me feel less alone and were very supportive no matter if you're using or getting clean. It's real people with real life experiences and it has helped me for years.

May 8, 2024
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Thanks so much Jennifer. We are so glad the community has been able to support you in a non judgemental way throughout your journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At the top of the list of Harm Reduction Communities.

I joined Bluelight in 2006 at 17 years of age and I had never even tried a drug. I was interested in trying MDMA (as an ecstasy tablet) and began my learning there in which I learned a heap of information before trying it. 18 years later, Bluelight has been such a big part of my life. I honestly don't know where I would have ended up without it.

April 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bluelight is a great community

Bluelight is a great community.

I've been a member since 2003, and it remains consistent as an invaluable resource. The harm reduction principles are at the core of its values, yet there are other subforums that are worthwhile.

March 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best HR Discord Server I've Seen

I've been active in quite a few harm reduction-focused discord servers, but I've never seen anything quite like Bluelight's Discord server. It genuinely feels like the mission of harm reduction is clear, staff cares about inclusivity and fostering an accepting environment, and the knowledge among users is unmatched. I know I can go there anytime with a question and get a lot of great information on how to do things safely and still have fun while doing it pretty quickly. Their support system is also amazing: if I'm having a hard time with something, I can go there and feel completely heard. I have seriously never seen another server that's as wonderful as this one.

February 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lifesaving Peer Support

Simply: a lifesaving resource. The peer support is superb and the Discord is always active with over 7000 members worldwide. I'm unsure how you could receive so much harm reduction in one place until I found Bluelight. Truly a special corner of the internet where the "outcasts" can truly shine and be themselves.

March 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been a member since 2006

Been a member since 2006. By utilizing the forums along with discord by asking the correct questions related to using substances, I've managed to stay alive this long. Highly recommend Bluelight to any novice psychonaut, and individuals seeking any information on detailed information on substances.

June 16, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harm Reduction based

Very wholesome community of people looking out for each other, volunteer peer support with people who put a lot of unpaid work in to make the place welcoming to all sorts.

June 16, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This site changes and saves lives

Bluelight has changed my life for the better since I first joined a few years ago.
The website & Discord have provided me with a community where I truly feel accepted and like I belong.
I've gained life-saving harm reduction knowledge and advice.
This knowledge has helped me to not only use safely, but to ensure that those around me use safely as well.
Many of my friends on and off Bluelight have told me that the information Bluelight provides (and that I have provided by sharing information I first learned on Bluelight) has saved their life.
This site has likely prevented thousands of deaths, and I expect it to continue to do so.

June 13, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Highly Dangerous Community for Active Drug Users

This site contains highly dangerous information about taking illicit substances. It markets itself as a ‘harm reduction’ forum but it is basically just an online club for active drug users to congregate and talk about how much they love drugs.

It actively encourages the most dangerous drug use and contains a shrine to all of its many former members who have been killed by drugs because they never got professional help or advice.

People with drug questions or problems would be better off consulting their doctor or a qualified drug counsellor.

January 17, 2021
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Reply from Bluelight

We have only just joined Trustpilot and so are responding to this review that is now years old. Our apologies for only just being made aware of it.

We agree that many people who use drugs should bring the topic to their medical professional or a qualified drug counsellor.

Our website is not meant to be a replacement for medical help. We are peers trying to help each other - we provide information, support and community. Many of our members don't feel comfortable talking about stigmatised behaviour with professionals, although we absolutely encourage people to do this where possible.

The philosophy of harm reduction is to meet people where they are at. Some people are going to continue to use drugs. They come to Bluelight because they will not get judged or turned away even if they continue to use drugs. We can still reach them with information about reducing risks.

We also support abstinence and have members of our volunteer community in recovery. We have a recovery area. We also think that having our shrine helps people mourn as well as demonstrates the dangers that surround drugs - many of which arise from the prohibition of drugs and the draconian policies used to enforce it.

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