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Addiction is an important issues that affect thousands of people within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) community across the United States.  Accumulating evidence shows that individuals who identify as sexual minorities have higher rates of cigarette smoking and binge drinking and are more than twice as likely to use illicit […]

Substance use is a complex issue that can affect individuals across all communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. From alcohol misuse and binge drinking to the use of substances like methamphetamines, heroin, and opioids, many people in the GSM community struggle with addiction. Statistics show that LGBTQ adults are more than twice as likely as their […]

Within the LGBTQ community, those who identify as transgender face unique challenges. These individuals battle discrimination and social stigmas that impact everything from relationship recognition and employment opportunities to debates over which public bathroom they’re allowed use.1 Life as a transgender person creates daily struggles that most people simply can’t imagine. Discrimination, family rejection, and […]

Drug addiction and abuse in the LGBTQ community affects thousands of people across the United States. According to a 2013 survey, sexual minorities have higher chances of developing substance abuse disorders than their heterosexual peers.1 In addition, a 2015 study showed that LGBTQ individuals are more than twice as likely to use illicit drugs.2 Those […]

Research investigating prevalence rates for substance abuse in the LGBT community is not extensive; however, the bulk of it indicates that the rate of substance abuse is estimated to be between 20 percent and 30 percent, or higher, in gay and transgender people compared to about 9 percent in the general population. The rate of […]

Members of the gay community who use drugs can lower their risk of infection by practicing safe sex, using clean needles, getting vaccinated, and avoiding drugs and alcohol in association with sexual activity. Risks for Contracting Diseases Members of the LGBT community use substances at higher rates than the heterosexual population. Higher rates of substance […]

Being a member of the lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer (LGBTQ) community comes with a unique set of challenges. Social acceptance, discrimination, and family and personal relationship challenges are often faced by lesbians. Lesbians, in particular, can struggle with society’s expectations of what it means to be a woman and how to balance those standards […]

The Growth of LGBTQ+ Identity The abbreviation LGBTQIAPK stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, pansexual, two-spirit, asexual, and ally. In the 1940s and 1950s, the term “gay” itself came from the underground slang used to refer to both male and female homosexuals. As time went on, lesbians objected to the word “gay” […]

People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender have benefitted from unparalleled social and legal progress in a remarkably short time span—TIME magazine called 2014 “The Transgender Tipping Point”—but people on the sexual orientation and gender identity spectrum still face many challenges. For transgender individuals, rates and risk factors of addiction are considerably higher […]

Members of the LGBTQ+ community often face unique stressors and experiences that can increase the risk of substance use challenges.1 Seeking treatment that understands and addresses these needs is crucial for successful recovery. Learn about LGBTQ+ specialized addiction treatment, how you can benefit from it, and the treatment options available. What Is LGBTQ+ Specialized Addiction Treatment? […]