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Do We Ever Really Outgrow High School? The LGBTQ+ Perspective on Personal History and Discrimination

Kristen sat nervously at her kitchen table while holding the heavy envelope with her high school’s blue and gold colors in her hand. She hadn’t imagined she would feel this way just from getting the invite to her 10-year high school reunion. The memories seemed to flood back from a place she had been careful … Continue reading Do We Ever Really Outgrow High School? The LGBTQ+ Perspective on Personal History and Discrimination →

September 8, 2020

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Counseling for LGBT Substance Abuse

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 of issues that complicate recovery – including social stigmas, strained relationships with relatives, daily encounters with … Continue reading Counseling for LGBT Substance Abuse →

April 24, 2018

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment for LGBT Patients

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 treatment options that offer greater understanding of LGBT issues alongside customized treatment solutions. On … Continue reading Dual Diagnosis Treatment for LGBT Patients →

April 24, 2018