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A Comparison of Perceptions, Reported Abstinence, and Completion Rates of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Evan Senreich. |
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Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 13 (2009) 3 (july), p. 145-169.
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A convenience sample of 120 gay, lesbian, and bisexual (gay/ bisexual) former clients of traditional substance abuse programs (i.e., programs with no specialized groups for the gay/bisexual population) and 107 heterosexual former clients of substance abuse programs, completed questionnaires regarding their perceptions of their treatment, outcomes, and reasons for leaving the programs they had attended in the previous six years. Gay/bisexual respondents reported lower levels of 'connection' and 'satisfaction with treatment' than did heterosexual participants, and gay/bisexual men reported far lower abstinence levels at the end of treatment and at the current time than did heterosexual men, heterosexual women, and gay/bisexual women. Gay/bisexual men were significantly less likely to have completed treatment and were more likely to have left treatment either because their needs were not being met or because they were discharged (for not meeting goals or breaking rules) than were the heterosexual men. In a qualitative portion of the study, over half of the gay/bisexual respondents reported that their sexual orientation had negatively affected their treatment experiences. The results of this study support the clinical literature that stresses the need for a gay affirmative approach and specialized programming for the gay/bisexual population in substance abuse treatment. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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| Title: |
Demographic, Background, and Treatment Factors That Affect Gay and Bisexual Clients in Substance Abuse Programs |
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Evan Senreich. |
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Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 3 (2009) 3/4 (july-dec), p. 177-197.
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In New York City, a convenience sample of 180 gay/bisexual former clients of substance abuse programs completed surveys that included questions regarding their demographic, background, and treatment factors. Multivariate analysis was utilized to determine which factors predicted differences in reported abstinence rates after treatment, reasons for leaving treatment, and perceptions of treatment. Specialized lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender programs and groups, individual counseling, and frequent 12-step program attendance appeared to be beneficial for gay/bisexual clients in substance abuse treatment. Furthermore, gay/bisexual men reported lower abstinence levels after treatment than did gay/bisexual women, and bisexual clients appeared to have more treatment difficulties than did gay/bisexual clients. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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Methamphetamine use patterns among urban Black men who have sex with men |
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Roy C. Jerome, Perry N. Halkitis, Michael A. Coley ; |
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Culture, Health and Sexuality, 11 (2009) 4 (may), p. 399-413.
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The present study investigates patterns of methamphetamine, contexts of use and sources for purchasing methamphetamine in a sample of gay, bisexual and heterosexually identified Black men who have sex with men living in New York City. Participants reported using multiple substances and used, on average, nine days within the last 30 days. They spent an average of US$159 per month on methamphetamine and a median of US$398 on all substances. Frequency of monthly methamphetamine use was related to the use of powdered cocaine and alcohol use, but not to the use of other substances. Black men who have sex with men primarily used in private venues, such as at home or in the homes of friends, and reported obtaining methamphetamine from multiple sources. Men who reported exchanging sex for methamphetamine reported greater use in public venues, such as sex clubs, sex parties and circuit parties. Findings from the present study may be critical in establishing culturally-appropriate treatment modalities for Black men who have sex with men who use methamphetamine. |
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| Title: |
Substance Use Patterns and Consequences Among Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals |
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Wayne Gillespie, Roger L. Blackwell. |
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Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 21 (2009) 1 (jan), p. 90-108.
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Substance abuse among gays and lesbians may be considered a neglected area of drug use research in criminology and criminal justice. In the current study, we seek to address the lack of scientific inquiry on substance use among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals by drawing from an availability sample of 179 lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults to examine substance use patterns as well as the relationship of self-esteem with problems associated with using alcohol and drugs. Results showed consistency in the frequency of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine use in the past year; however, more gay and bisexual men than gay and bisexual women reported problems stemming from substance use. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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