LGBTQ*

Stress and substance use among sexual and gender minority individuals

Scientific article

Sexual and gender minority individuals face marked disparities in substance use. This narrative review explores research on substance use in sexual and gender minority communities. The authors define the sexual and gender minority...

The social context of drinking among LGBT+ people

Video and audio recordings

Professor Carol Emslie and David Barbour discuss research on gender, identity and drinking, and the disproportionate impact of substance use in the LGBT+ community.

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

24 May 2023

Online

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?

24 August 2022

Online

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.

DARC Webinar - 8 December 2021 - Queer & Bi-Sexualities and Alcohol Misuse

8 December 2021

London

United Kingdom

Booking is now open for the DARC Lunchtime Webinar on Wednesday 8 December 2021 1230-1330 hours UK time.

NAADAC Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care Series

News

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...

Virtual Conversation ISSUP Peru: Presentation of first results SOGI Program

25 February 2021

Lima

Peru

ISSUP Peru invites you this Thursday, February 25th to the Virtual Conversation

Substance Use and SUDs in LGBTQ* Populations

Scientific article

5 June 2020

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...