Abstract
Substance abuse research has demonstrated that client sexual orientation influences treatment outcomes. Consequently, many substance user treatment programs offer services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. In a recent search of SAMHSA treatment listings, 11.8% (N = 911) of substance user treatment programs (including residential, outpatient, and partial hospitalization) in the United States and Puerto Rico indicated that they offer specialized services for LGBT clients. However, a telephone survey we conducted in 2003-2004 revealed that 70.8% of these "LGBT" programs were no different from services offered to the general population, and only 7.4% could identify a service specifically tailored to the needs of LGBT clients. Implications for LGBT individuals seeking services are discussed, the study's limitations are noted, and future research directions are identified.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-176 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Substance Use and Misuse |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2007 |
Keywords
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Homosexuality
- LGBT
- Lesbian
- SAMHSA
- Specialized services
- Transgender
- Treatment