Substance Use Disorder and the LGBTQ Youth Community

• By: Aaron Fallon NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
• October 1st, 2016
• Addiction and Recovery, culturally competent care, harm reduction, LGBTQ+ community, peer support, substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, Youth Support
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, compared with the general population, gay and bisexual men, lesbian and transgender individuals have higher rates of substance abuse, are more likely to use alcohol and drugs and to continue heavy drinking into later life...