Synopsis:This is The Sanctuary’s first 2-guest episode! A lot was learned! Staysee Marie sits down with 2 of her favorite drug nerds, Alex and Gus. If you are interested in polysubstance use and the technical aspects of drug testing, this one is for you!The plan was to initially talk about drug combos, but the conversation took on a life of its own. Want to know how a FTiR drug checking works? Does Alex have a side gig hustling DanceSafe test kits? Want tips for better detect new research chems with a reagent kit? Back up.. Want to know what a research chemical even IS? We got you. Get a pencil ready to take some notes, we are learning drug math!Note: This episode includes explicit discussion about drug use, which always comes with risk, be it physical, emotional, legal...etc. This show does not promote or condemn substance use - instead, we promote informed consent about use and promote harm reduction to reduce risks. This show is not intended to provide medical or legal advice.My guests both work, and the home to our shared connection is on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.This acknowledgment is a reminder of the discriminatory, racist, and colonial practices anchoring the war on drugs that have had a lasting legacy, and continue to create barriers for Indigenous peoples and communities in our city. In spite of this, these lands are also sites of organizing, advocating and grassroots Indigenous- led projects rooted in community care.Music:Maü Shit by Iglooghost, Kai Whiston, BABiiRendez-Vous by Lunice & Chase.Wavmatthew herbert remix of bjork’s crystalline