Gay couples counseling

The Center for American Progress estimates that 20-30% of the gay male and transgendered community are substance abusers versus 9% of the general population.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) statistics below comparing homosexuals to heterosexuals are alarming:

Tobacco: Gay/transgender men have a tobacco intake rate up to 200% greater than heterosexuals.

Marijuana: Gay men are 3.5 times more likely to use marijuana than heterosexual men.

Amphetamines: Gay men are almost 13 times more likely to use amphetamines.

Heroin: Gay men are nearly 10 times more likely to use heroin than heterosexuals.

Alcohol: An estimated 25% of gay and transgender men abuse alcohol compared to 5-10% of the general population.

Alcohol abuse: Between 20-25% of lesbians and gay men are heavy alcohol users, compared to 3-10% of the general population.

A Better Life Treatment Centers (ABL) also offers ABL LGBTQ Treatment . Our goal is to get and keep our clients healthy and our communities clean.

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