How LGBTQ Addiction Impacts the Whole Family
Family support and understanding can be the difference between lasting recovery and relapse. Many families struggle with how to deal...
LGBTQ Opioid Use Disorder: What You Should Know
Oct 9, 2019
While the opioid epidemic is rampant in the United States, members of the LGBTQ community are uniquely at risk. If...
Improving LGBTQ Health: A Look at Current Efforts
Sep 9, 2019
While progress is being made in terms of LGBTQ acceptance, there’s more work to be done to correct health disparities...
Where to Look for Specialized LGBTQ Addiction Treatment
Jul 15, 2019
Access to targeted intervention can stop the cycle of LGBTQ substance abuse and addiction. Finding the right substance abuse treatment...
Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches for LGBTQ Individuals
Jun 13, 2019
Understanding the social stigmatizing of the LGBTQ community can be a path to healing. You may have heard the words...
Early Intervention May Help LGBTQ Youth to Avoid Addiction
Apr 22, 2019
The challenges are manifold for LGBTQ teens, but targeted interventions offer hope. A growing body of evidence tells us that...
LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
Feb 13, 2019
The research is in. Substance use and misuse are more prevalent among sexual minorities. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
Jan 7, 2019
LGBT community members experience many stresses. In the case of addicts, protecting their health and wellness often means addressing co-occurring...
Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
Nov 30, 2018
Unfortunately, HIV and substance abuse go hand-in-hand in the LGBTQ community. While HIV is no longer viewed as a life...
What Role Does Homophobia Play in LGBT Addiction?
Oct 31, 2018
The more we understand the challenges facing the LGBT community, the more we can help them stay happy and healthy....
