LGBTQ+ and Addiction: Causes and Resources
WHY DO LGBTQ+ PEOPLE USE DRUGS?
LGBTQ+ people sometimes grapple with homophobia, discrimination and stigma that may have negative repercussions on their health. These negative feelings give rise to physical and mental health issues that sometimes push them toward substance use. In fact, a 2014 Australian study reported that 58 percent of the LGBTQ+ youths surveyed listed homophobia as one of the reasons for their drug and alcohol use.Because of their sexual identity and orientation, LGBTQ+ people often face violent behaviors such as bullying, teasing, harassment and physical assault. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 40 percent of homeless youth are LGBTQ+, which shows that family rejection is indeed a problem for LGBTQ+ youth.
The CDC report also mentions a 2009 study stating that LGBTQ+ young adults who experienced family rejection were three times more likely to use illegal drugs than those from supportive families.
WHERE CAN I FIND REAL HELP?
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