LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults Especially Vulnerable to Cyberbullying
LGBTQ teens are more vulnerable to substance abuse because of the prevalence of cyberbullying among this population. Somewhere between 4...
How Internalizing Homophobia Can Lead to Suicidality Among LGBTQ
Mar 15, 2021
Family support can help with suicidality. Highlights: Some LGBTQ people with internalized homophobia have negative feelings about their sexuality. Internalized...
Why Many LGBTQ Individuals See Discrimination as a Barrier to Care
Feb 10, 2021
LGBTQ pride may have come a long way, but society has some catching up to do. Members of the LGBTQ...
Highlights from National Survey Reveal Scope of Drug Use among LGBTQ Population
Sep 30, 2020
Members of the LGBTQ community face unique challenges, including increased substance use and abuse. It’s widely known that the LGBTQ...
Drug Interaction Guide for Methadone and HIV Meds
Aug 31, 2020
Methadone is increasingly recognized for its role in supporting recovery from opioid addiction, but its effects can be impacted by...
How to Choose the Right LGBTQ Addiction Treatment Center
Jul 30, 2020
LGBTQ-affirmative rehab treatment takes an up-close and personal look at the underlying stressors faced by members of the LGBTQ community...
Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
Jun 29, 2020
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...
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