LGBTQ*

LGBTQ+ People and Alcohol

Book
This briefing provides a summary of alcohol consumption, alcohol harm, alcohol treatment, and gaps in knowledge regarding alcohol use among LGBTQ+ people. It uses the acronym LGBTQ+ to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer...

Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community: Reading List

Reading List
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride month is celebrated each year during the month of June. Here you can find a list of resources and research on the topic of substance use among the LGBTQ+ community. 1) This report...

Alcohol Occasionals - Alcohol marketing to LGBTQ+ people

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United Kingdom

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) invite you to join us online on Wednesday 24 May from 12.45-14.00 BST (UK time) for our second SHAAP/SARN Alcohol Occasionals event of 2023.

What are LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of alcohol services in Scotland?

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United Kingdom

About this event

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to drink excessively compared to heterosexual and cisgender people. Perceived barriers in accessing alcohol services may further increase alcohol-related harm. However, there is limited evidence on what constitutes a meaningful and helpful LGBT+ alcohol service.

NAADAC Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care Series

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Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care, Part I: History of Specialized Treatment for LGTBQ+ Clients Friday, June 18, 2021 @ 12:00-2:00pm ET Earn 2 CEs Register Now Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care, Part II: LGBTQ Youth, Community & Alcohol...

Substance Use and SUDs in LGBTQ* Populations

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People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) often face social stigma, discrimination, and other challenges not encountered by people who identify as heterosexual. They also face a greater risk of...