Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Definitions, Prevalence, and Etiology; 3. Heterosexism; 4. Assessment; 5. Practice with Individuals; 6. Treatment Related to Specific Drugs; 7. Issues Related to Specific Age Groups; 8. Issues Related to Diversity; 9. Intervention Models; 10. Practice with Couples, Families, and Small Groups; 11. Conclusions About Practice; 12. Case Study: A Lesbian Couple with a Substance Use Disorder; 13. Ethical and Legal Issues; 14. Policy and Legislative Issues; 15. The Future of the Field; References; Index
Summary
Internalized homophobia, alienation, poor support structures, and high levels of depression all contribute to substance abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, with social activity at bars and clubs reinforcing addictive behavior. The threat of bias in treatment programs also prevents many from seeking help. An essential resource for human service professionals searching for the latest research on these unique issues, this volume features both state of the art practice methods for treating substance use disorders and up-to-date analyses of sexual orientat
