LGBT and substance abuse | Addiction Blog

How Does Drug Use Disproportionately Affect the LGBT+ Community?

by Kate Harveston | December 17, 2018January 16, 2019

This article explores drug use statistics in the LGBT+ community and offers ideas about how you can help. ...

by Dr. Louise Stanger, Ed.D, LCSW, CIP, CDWF | June 12, 2018November 15, 2018

Coming to terms with your identity can be a difficult and painful path…but one that leads to freedom and joy. If you a ...

by All About Recovery Outpatient Programs | June 20, 2017June 19, 2017

Can substance abuse be prevented? We explore possible approaches for people in the LGBT community here. ...

by All About Recovery Outpatient Programs | April 30, 2017November 13, 2018

The LGBT community faces some unique barriers to getting treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. If these barriers are ...

by All About Recovery Outpatient Programs | March 21, 2017November 13, 2018

People in the LGBT Community who struggle with addiction need customized addiction treatment. Why? We explore. More on b ...

by All About Recovery Outpatient Programs | February 25, 2017March 2, 2017

We cannot overlook two (2) main risk factors faced by Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people: trauma and iso ...

by Lee Weber | February 11, 2017November 13, 2018

A book review of “Fundamentals of LGBT Substance Use Disorders” outlining the LGBT-specific risk factors for substan ...

by Lee Weber | October 13, 2015February 7, 2017

Where can LGBT community members go to seek help for addiction? We speak with Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Ce ...