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It's Not a Moral Failing. It's Minority Stress. Here's the LGBTQ+ Substance Use Reality.
LGBTQ+ people use substances at significantly higher rates than the general population. The reason isn't a lack of willpower or a character flaw. It's minority stress, trauma, and a world that hasn't always made it easy to feel okay in your own skin. Here's what the research says and what genuinely affirming recovery looks like.