ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION IN HOMOSEXUALS; ETIOLOGY,
PREVALENCE & TREATMENT
There is a good deal of alcoholism and
addiction in the gay community, but newer studies suggest that the incidence among younger
homosexuals may be no greater than in the population at large. This article suggests that
gay liberation in the 1970's may have spared male homosexuals now under 30 some of the
misunderstanding, discrimination and hatred that drove older homosexuals to drink and
drugs. It also suggests that older homosexuals may abuse drink and drugs to dull the pain
of aging in an especially youth-oriented, beauty-driven homosexual culture.This article
discusses some of the treatment issues specific to homosexuals who abuse alcohol and
drugs, and suggests the use of gay special-interest 12-Step groups to assist in treating
internalized homophobia and in making some of the lifestyle changes beneficial to
homosexuals in recovery .
Substance abuse is endemic in the
homosexual communities the world over. Although the etiology of abuse in any given
individual can be complex, there are certain themes which are frequently seen in the gay
or lesbian addict, and require specialized treatment in recovery. Awareness of these
special risk factors increases the chances of successfully treating a lesbian or gay
addict.
I am
responsible ...
When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of
AA always to be there. And for that, I am responsible.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
GLBT
LIVING SOBER GROUP
Wednesdays @ 19.30
Methodist Church, 7th Avenue, Parktown North
Call:
Roy 0828288218
Michelle 0720401096
Peter 0722921301
Nadia 0824647800
http://www.aanonymous.org.za
Gay-friendly Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
Every Friday night 7:30 - 9:00 pm.
Please phone for details:
Kimberley: (083) 281-1606
Sean: (082) 820-8298
David: (083) 527-1482
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