Summary: Examining the Relationship of Substance Use and Sexual Orientation
(Lanfear, Akins, & Mosher, 2013)
This study assessed the causes and correlates of substance abuse by self-reported sexual minorities, by utilizing statistics derived from a random sample of 6,713 participants of the Washington State Needs Assessment Household Survey (WANAHS). This assessment was intended to evaluate the frequency of substance use and the need for substance abuse treatment in the general population. Results indicated that Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) individuals were three to four times more likely to use marijuana, hard drugs, or binge drink in the past year, and were almost twice more likely to report an addiction problem over the course of their
(Lanfear, Akins, & Mosher, 2013)
This study assessed the causes and correlates of substance abuse by self-reported sexual minorities, by utilizing statistics derived from a random sample of 6,713 participants of the Washington State Needs Assessment Household Survey (WANAHS). This assessment was intended to evaluate the frequency of substance use and the need for substance abuse treatment in the general population. Results indicated that Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) individuals were three to four times more likely to use marijuana, hard drugs, or binge drink in the past year, and were almost twice more likely to report an addiction problem over the course of their