Transgender Sex Work: Why It Happens And How Rehab Centers Can Help
As much as 13% of the transgender community reports participating in sex work. At the same time, transgender individuals have high rates of alcohol use (estimates up to 72%), marijuana use (estimates up to 71%), hard drug use… Read More
They, He, She, Ze: What Are Pronouns And Why Do They Matter In LGBTQ Addiction Treatment?
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about pronouns lately. For example, you might have heard that Merriam Webster designated “they” (used as a singular personal pronoun) as their word of the year for 2019. Or you might have… 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