Substance abuse is an epidemic among gay men. While meth is the drug most cited by the media, it’s not the only one causing problems.…
Despite growing awareness and acceptance of transgender people, substance abuse in transmen and transwomen is a huge problem. Learn why transgender people suffer more from…
Many know about transgender substance abuse, but few give it the attention it deserves. Risk factors and rates of addiction are much higher in this…
What is Chemsex? Chemsex refers to the practice of having sex with one or more partners under the influence of drugs like methamphetamine, GHB, ketamine,…
With Contributions From Michael Pezzulo, LMFT What Is LGBTQ-Affirmative Addiction Treatment? LGBTQ-affirmative addiction treatment addresses the unique needs of people who identify as lesbian, gay,…
Addiction is destroying the LGBTQ community. In fact, about 30% of LGBTQ people report abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Thanks to decades of research, we know…
And You’ve Probably Got Them In Your Medicine Cabinet Addiction rates are 2-4 times higher in the LGBTQ community than in the general population. And while…
4 Reasons Gender Pronouns Matter More Than You Think (#3 Will Surprise You) Have you ever introduced yourself to someone, mentioned your name a few…
The month of June is here and that means Pride is in full swing! As we have mentioned in previous posts, the celebration of Gay…
In his collection of poetry entitled Leaves of Grass, Walt Whitman penned “The Body Electric,” I sing the body electric; The armies of those I…