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Why LGBTs are prone to Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Anyone can get addicted to drugs.
However, there are certain factors about LGBTs that increase their risk for
drug addiction.
LGBT
addiction before coming out
Research shows that
that gay men and women have a greater tendency of developing drug addiction
compared to heterosexuals. Most of them have underlying psychological issues
which usually start in the family. The feelings of shame, discrimination and
prejudice all add up and serve as fertile grounds for addiction.
According to hrc.org,
42% of LGBT youth claim that the communities in which they live do not accept
them. They are also twice as likely to be kicked off from their school and to
be physically and sexually abused compared to their non-LGBT counterparts. Compared to non-LGBT teens whose main
problems are related to their academic standing, LGBT teens’ major problems
include bullying, family rejection and fear of disclosing their real sexual
orientation. They may see drugs as objective companions that give the result
they need to escape reality for a while. So, they use it to feel good, and
eventually get addicted to it, if they were not able to stop earlier.
Why
LGBT are prone to drugs when they “come out”?
It takes lots of guts
for an LGBT to come out in the open and tell the world about their real
feelings. Usually, it comes when their family starts expecting them to get
married, to have children and to do the conventional things that people their
age and gender would normally do. When people starts viewing them as different,
and judge them according to their sexual orientation, they may turn to drugs to
gain a sense of acceptance or comfort. Illicit drugs become their reassurance that
everything is going to be alright. And they think that the momentary “high”
feelings can take away the pain of rejection.
The LGBT with addiction
may realize that the longing for comfort becomes a habit, and the cycle of
addiction begins.
Self-acceptance
in drug addiction rehab
LGBT addiction often stems from
rejection of others and a need for acceptance. Thus, a key component to LGBT drug addiction rehab is self-acceptance. LGBTs must be able to understand themselves
more, and become aware of their personal weaknesses and strengths.
Change is not possible without
self-acceptance. It is vital in stripping the denial which is a common defense
mechanism of drug addicts. LGBTs with addiction must admit that they are indeed
drug addicts and they need help.
A good drug addiction treatment center
for gays is not necessarily an LGBT-centered rehab, but a rehab which is
focused on the recovery of every person, regardless of sexual orientation.
Every addiction treatment program should be based upon the individual’s unique
needs, background and health conditions.
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