Bluelight's Mission and the Rules
Bluelight's formal mission statement is: "
Bluelight is an international, online harm-reduction community, committed to reducing the harm associated with drug use.
Bluelight neither condones nor condemns the use of drugs. Rather, we accept that drug use will always exist irrespective of legal status or societal norms. While there is no truly safe way to use drugs, we understand that prohibition and abstinence are not realistic or desirable solutions for everyone, nor have they been adequate in addressing the serious public health concerns associated with drug use.
While there is no universal definition of drug-related harm reduction, Bluelight believes that through frank and open discussion we are able to deliver accurate information, eliminate misinformation and empower individuals to make wiser, more responsible choices.
Bluelight understands that drug use encompasses a broad range of behaviors, some safer than others, and that drug use can progress towards increased risk with some individuals. We encourage our community to be honest and cognizant of their drug use and understand the warning signs of abuse and addiction before they manifest.
Bluelight also hosts a robust recovery community for those seeking a way out of drug abuse and addiction. These forums invite visitors to discuss addiction and sobriety in a non-judgmental setting, share recovery resources and encourage members to seek help. We believe there are various roads to recovery, including 12-step programs such as Narcotics/Alcoholics Anonymous and alternatives such as SMART Recovery.
Bluelight’s overarching philosophy is a simple: Meet people where they are and encourage open dialogue that empowers the individual to be the primary agent of her own physical, mental and emotional wellbeing."
You can read the site-wide rules to which you agree when you register here:
The Bluelight User Agreement
Please remember that different forums have different community standards and what's acceptable in one forum may be frowned upon in another. Always be sure to familiare yourself with the individual forum guidelines which are generally linked at the top of every forum page.
The discussion forums
Bluelight Feedback:
Here we provide
announcements regarding the site and for answering technical
support questions for all users. If you have feedback on anything we do, feel free to post your comments in
our Support forum.
Bluelight Basics:
New members are encouraged to introduce themselves in
New Member Introductions. You can also practice posting, test out a new avatar or play with our posting settings in
Testing Grounds.
If you aren't sure where your new thread belongs, feel free to post it in the
Homeless forum. If you have a question that you would like to ask but would like to remain anonymous, post your question or reply in
Anonymous.
Be sure to log out of your account, first!
Focus Forums:
These forums cater to harm reduction related questions that are more specific than basic questions.
- Drug FAQs answer frequently asked questions to basic questions. This forum is not open to new posts.
- Ecstasy Discussion answers questions about MDMA, MDA, and other closely related drugs. You may also be interested in the pillreports.com forums which are administered separately, but hosted by Bluelight.
- Cannabis Discussion focuses on intelligent discussion of basic and advanced cannabis related topics.
- Steroid Discussion is focused on anabolic steroids, hormones and supplements.
- Psychedelic Drugs is for the discussion of psychedelics and dissociatives, e.g. LSD, mushrooms, ketamine, and various 'research chemicals'.
- Other Drugs caters to advanced discussion on other drugs such as opiates, benzos, cocaine, and other drugs which do not fit into the other focus forums.
Drug Discussion:
This section of the site is for discussion relating to
Drug Studies, the discussion of
Drugs in the Media, and
Drug Culture.
Also,
Basic Drug Discussion questions may be asked, as well as discussion related to
Advanced Drug Discussion including journal articles & drug science.
You will also find detailed, first-hand
Trip Reports, as well as support, advice, and discussion related to
The Dark Side of drug use.
Community Forums:
Here you will find an eclectic mix of forums related to non-drug discussion topics.
- Healthy Living caters to questions regarding living a healthier lifestyle.
- Current Events & Politics is a place where you can discuss global politics and events.
- Sex, Love & Relationships covers a variety of topics related to relationships, sex, and other related topics.
- Philosophy & Spirituality is where you can discuss your latest musings.
- Education & Careers covers discussion related to education at all levels, as well as career help & discussion.
- Legal Discussion is where you can get legal advice on a variety of topics.
- Second Opinion covers serious off-topic discussion related to advice on a variety of topics.
- Science & Technology focuses on discussion of science, trends in technology, or advice regarding computer support.
- The Lounge is for light hearted & social discussion with no drug discussion. Post at your own risk! Note: You have to become a Bluelighter to participate in this forum.
Arts & Entertainment:
Like music? Discussion on
electronic &
non-electronic forums have everyone covered. Or if you're more into poetry, literary discussion, or songs,
Words has you covered.
Even if you're a film snob or a casual fan, you'll feel right at home in
Film & Television. Or if you're a gamer, gambler, or sports enthusiast, stop by
Sports & Gaming.
Australia & Asia
Serious and focused regional
Drug Discussion, as well as
Social & Events discussion related to Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the surrounding areas.
Europe & Africa:
Social & Drug Discussion is combined providing a range of everyday discussion, as well as
Events pertaining to the European & African countries.
North & South America:
Forums dedicated to
Drug Discussion,
Social Issues &
Events for the North, Central & South American regions.
Bluelight History:
This forum is dedicated to the collection of the
Best of Bluelight, the
Bluelight Shrine memorial for our users who have passed on, essays regarding
Harm Reduction,
General Archives for the smaller forums, and the
Closed Bluelight Forum from November 1999 - January 2000 when Bluelight was a tiny flicker.
