Understanding & Overcoming Barriers to Addiction Treatment in the LGBTQIA+ Community
The LGBTQIA+ community faces significant barriers to addiction treatment, including higher rates of substance use due to minority stress, systemic roadblocks within the healthcare system, and pervasive stigma and discrimination. These challenges are compounded by a lack of culturally competent care, issues within traditional recovery support, and financial and geographic limitations. Despite these obstacles, there […]
My Journey as a Gay Man in Recovery
For years, Kevin used alcohol to cope with who he was and who he thought he needed to be. His drinking eventually spiraled into alcoholism, and he found at risk of losing everything. In this article, Kevin shares how accepting who he is has played a critical role in his recovery.
19 of the Best LGBTQ+ Books
These 19 reads are the best LGBTQ+ books for learning about the complexities of queerness from experts and community members.
Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
Those who identify as LGBTQ are more likely than their non-LGBTQ counterparts to struggle with mental health disorders and substance misuse. Learn why and how.
LGBT Substance Abuse: Why Are the Rates So High?
According to the American Psychological Association, minority stress is behind it. While times have changed, members of the LGBTQ community are still the minority and face incredible amounts of discrimination and prejudice that can trigger stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders.
