Members of the LGBTQ+ community face regular discrimination from the heteronormative and cisgender populations. The stigmatization of the community can lead to long-term mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD). What are the risks facing the LGBTQ+ community? The 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that “sexual minorities,” or non-heteronormative […]
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The LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) community is at higher risk for substance abuse than the heterosexual population. This risk is due to issues surrounding homosexuality in the United States. Consequently, the LGBTQ community is at a higher risk of having mental health disorders that lead to substance abuse and addiction. Contributing factors […]
