Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
While acceptance is rising of LGBTQ individuals, stressful stigmas, and stereotypes persist. Adults defined as “sexual minority,” including those who...
Dealing with Homophobia in Addiction Treatment
Apr 22, 2020
For LGBTQ addicts, finding the right addiction treatment program is pivotal. Addiction is a complex and personal disease. For each...
Process Addictions and Substance Addictions in the Gay Community
Mar 19, 2020
From exercise to food to gambling, process addictions can be just as harmful as substance addictions. Approximately 30 percent of...
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...
Meth Use among Gay Men: What You Should Know
Aug 14, 2019
As meth use among gay men skyrockets, so do addiction and overdose rates. Members of the LGBTQ community have higher...
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...
Understanding Integrated Intervention for Those with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
May 15, 2019
Different drugs merit different treatment approaches — especially as they pertain to injection drug use, HIV, and mortality rates. “People...
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...
