Gay & Sober: 7 Ways To Build LGBTQ Community That Don’t Involve Bars
It sounds obvious, but it bears repeating—building an LGBTQ community is one of the best things you can do as an LGBTQ person. Having LGBTQ friends makes you realize that the roller coaster of emotions and experiences that… Read More
Broke, Sick, and Stressed—The Devastating Impact Of COVID-19 On LGBTQ People
COVID-19 affects us all, but not in the same way—and certainly not to the same degree. That’s especially true when talking about minority groups like LGBTQ people. For many middle- and upper-class Americans, living through a pandemic has meant… Read More
Substance Abuse In Transmen and Transwomen—What’s Similar, What’s Different & What Can Be Done
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 substance abuse, how substance abuse differs between transmen and transwomen, and how La… Read More
Transgender Substance Abuse And What To Do About It: Best Practices In Addiction Treatment
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 population than in the LGBTQ and straight populations and yet substance abuse treatment… Read More
Chemsex: Everything You Need To Know About This Dangerous New Trend
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, ecstasy, amyl nitrate, or mephedrone. More often than not, users are men who… Read More
LGBTQ-Affirmative Addiction Treatment: What It Is, Why It’s Important, And How Clinicians Can Implement It
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, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning. Instead of treating these individuals as outsiders, LGBTQ-affirmative treatment… Read More
5 LGBTQ New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make In 2021
5 LGBTQ New Year’s Resolutions for 2021.