Homosexuals Who Indulge in Excessive Use of Alcohol and Drugs: Psychosocial Factors to be Taken into Account by Community and Intervention Workers

• NCJ Number: 119139
• Journal: Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education Volume: 34 Issue: 3 Dated: (Spring 1989) Pages: 54-69
• Author(s): S Israelstam; S Lambert
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 16 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Theoretical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper discusses issues which have a direct bearing on chemical use by homosexuals and which must be taken into account when related intervention or research is undertaken.

Abstract

Some of these issues are stigma, lifestyle and freedoms together with the gay bar as social center, leading to greater use of alcohol and drugs; and gay liberation, support groups and fear of health risks, leading to more moderate use. 63 references. (Author abstract modified)