Detransitioners Often Face Loss of Support by LGBT+ Community
Overview: “Detransitioning” is a difficult and controversial issue in the LGBT+ community. Although rare, medical providers, including rehab centers, should...
Trauma: Are we less tough than we used to be?
“Why are we all so broken? Why is this world so hard, so brutal and unforgiving, that we can’t navigate...
Anxiety: A love story
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW What if I told you that it was anxiety that’s kept most of the human...
How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
Scientists say the Cascade of Care model may offer new hope for the treatment of OUD. How a Care Model...
Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
With suicide rates rising across the country, understanding the factors that contribute to it is an essential part of reversing...
LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
The research is in. Substance use and misuse are more prevalent among sexual minorities. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
An estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. have chronic pain. That’s 20.4 percent of the population, according to a...
Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
LGBT community members experience many stresses. In the case of addicts, protecting their health and wellness often means addressing co-occurring...
Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Because alcohol use is so prevalent, many people are unaware of the dangers of mixing it with codeine and other...
Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
Unfortunately, HIV and substance abuse go hand-in-hand in the LGBTQ community. While HIV is no longer viewed as a life...
