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Gay, bisexual and transgender people exhibit higher rates of drug abuse
By: Staff Writer On: 08-11-2015 Category: Addiction, Drug Abuse, LGBT, Prejudice Comment: 0
Substance abuse rates among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals is estimated to be between 20 and 30 percent, which is more than double that of the general population, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). While legislation has passed providing LGBT people with protective rights, the stresses that go […]