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Harm reduction centered
Bluelight has a 20 year legacy of supporting people who use drugs. Our forums and digital channels focus on reducing harm and protecting our community.
No judgement
We provide a peer-to-peer platform for people who use drugs to communicate freely, without judgement. We are inclusive and accepting, acknowledging that everyone’s experiences are different.
Research for results
Our research partnerships are pivotal to reducing harm by connecting people who use drugs with researchers, empowering them to share their experiences and advocate for themselves.
Learn from real experiences
Bluelight is entirely member led. We nurture open and supportive communities among members from right across the globe.
Our community
The Bluelight community has been built on the volunteer labor of thousands of people over many years. We currently have over 100 volunteer staff across our platforms, most of whom remain anonymous due to the nature of drug laws and stigma in their countries. Contributors who are able to identify themselves are listed here.
Monica Barratt
Executive Director
Bio Dr Monica Barratt is the Executive Director of Bluelight.org and has over 20 years' experience working in drug research. She is passionate about engaging the drug-using community as active participants in the research and policy space.
Stu Hatton
Managing Editor
Bio Stu is a writer, editor, and educator. He is managing editor of the Bluelight website.
Liam Engel
Contributor
Bio Dr Liam Engel is an ethnobotanist and science communicator. He is creator of The Mescaline Garden educational nursery, producer for the ethnobotanical charity Entheogenesis Australis, natural products chemist at NICM Health Research Institute and author of Thames and Hudson’s forthcoming psychoactive plant compendium.
Robin van der Sanden
Contributor
Bio Robin completed a PhD in Public health with SHORE & Whāriki Research Centre, Massey University in 2023. Her research explores intersections between social media, drug use and drug trading.
Adam Susel
Contributor
Bio Adam is a recent graduate of West Virginia University, where he studied mathematics. His academic interests include neuroscience, applied math, statistics, and public health. After first joining Bluelight staff in 2021, he's worked his way through the ranks to become an administrator. His Bluelight interests mainly lie in drug policy reform. He particularly seeks to engage people who use drugs in thorough conversations about the legislative changes that affect them.
Truly community led
Unlike other med-based forums, Bluelight is entirely member led, ensuring that focus never strays from the altruistic foundation that is about nurturing open and supportive communities amongst members from right across the globe.