Community News Change Grow Live: Helping overcome drug and alcohol challenges At times, living life as a LGBTQ+ person can seem like the most wonderful thing. A diverse community where we can find acceptance, to support each other, to know that others understand who we are. However, sometimes life can throw challenges our way. Some of these are unique to our diverse community By Contributor • 2 min read
Health University of Brighton conducts “first comprehensive review of alcohol misuse in the UK’s LGBTQ+ communities” The 29 studies examined by the University of Brighton and Anglia Ruskin University research team, all pointed to rates of alcohol misuse being higher among LGBTQ+ people (including trans and non-binary people) compared to heterosexual and cisgender people. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News New report reveals impact of substance use on LGB young people The Mix, a charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile, has released a new report which looks at how young LGB people are impacted by substance use, and reveals how LGB communities are more likely to experience mental health challenges wit By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News You’re invited to take part in LGBTQ+ Substance Use and Treatment Experiences survey! The research study will explore drug and alcohol use and experiences of treatment in the UK’s LGBTQ+ population By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Have Your Say: new research to explore alcohol use in UK transgender and non-binary communities Do you identify as transgender or non-binary? Do you currently drink alcohol or did you used to drink alcohol in the past but no longer do ? Take part in a trans-led research study to inform inclusive alcohol reduction services By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Comment Sam Thomas launches ‘See the Bigger Picture’ petition to coincide with Alcohol Awareness Week The petition calls on government to improve the way those with both mental health and substance use issues are assessed for treatment. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News UKAT figures reveal more alcoholics than ever check into South East rehabs Figures from the UK Addiction Treatment Group reveal that more alcoholics than ever before have admitted themselves into rehabs across the South East during the four month peak of the Coronavirus crisis By Graham Robson • 2 min read
