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This video highlights unconscious bias faced by 2SGBTQ+ men who use drugs. Participants share stories of being labelled “addicts” or having drug use overshadow unrelated health concerns, creating barriers to care. Mike closes with hope, describing how affirming therapy helped him feel seen as a whole person, not just “a drug user.” The message is clear: effective care means seeing beyond drug use to the full humanity of those who party n’ play.
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