Experiences of and recommendations for LGBTQ+-affirming substance use services: an exploratory qualitative descriptive study with LGBTQ+ people who use opioids and other drugs

Experiences of and recommendations for LGBTQ+-affirming substance use services: an exploratory qualitative descriptive study with LGBTQ+ people who use opioids and other drugs

Abstract Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other LGBTQ populations (LGBTQ+; e.g., asexual individuals) have higher rates of substance use (SU) and disorders (SUD) compared to heterosexual and cisgender populations. Such disparities can be attributed to minority stress, inclu...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Margaret M. Paschen-Wolff, Avery DeSousa, Emily Allen Paine, Tonda L. Hughes, Aimee N.C. Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Bisexual
Cultural sensitivity
Gay
Lesbian
Sexual minorities
Substance use disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00581-8

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00581-8

Similar Items