You may know that certain demographics are at a higher risk to become addicted to drugs or alcohol than others. For example, it’s more likely that younger individuals such as teenagers and young adults will experiment with drugs and become addicted compared to someone who is older. But did you know that those who identify … Continue reading Are LGBTQ+ Communities at a Higher Risk of Struggling with Addiction?→
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) persons make up an estimated 3.7 percent of the total US population, but with as much as 30 percent of the LGBT population struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, they are two to four times more at risk for substance abuse. While research shows that this difference tracks … Continue reading How is LGBTQ Addiction Recovery Different?→
On This Page: Integrated Rehabilitation Complicated Emotions Help for Addiction Every gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) person faces the decision to reveal or not reveal his or her sexual orientation and identity. Every LGBT person must fully understand him or herself, learn how to adapt to life and defeat prejudice and misunderstanding. Coming out … Continue reading In the Closet about Addiction and Sexuality→
On This Page: Reasons to Seek Counseling Benefits of Counseling Questions to Ask Find LGBT Counseling The LGBT population has endured a long struggle to achieve equal rights and equal treatment in addiction – a battle that unfortunately continues in many regions of the country. Gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender individuals often face a host … Continue reading Counseling for LGBT Substance Abuse→
On This Page: What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? Dual Diagnosis and the LGBT Community If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender and need addiction rehab, you may want to consider a treatment designed with alternative sexual orientation in mind. Drug and alcohol treatment has evolved greatly over the last decade, now providing specialty … Continue reading Dual Diagnosis Treatment for LGBT Patients→
Issues surrounding sexuality and addiction are some of the most awkward and socially taboo things being explored in the media and among groups of people today. While the reality of sex addiction in general has been slowly accepted by an increasing number of people in both the mental health profession and the culture at large, … Continue reading Sex Addiction in the LGBT Community→
