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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...

Atlanta Gay Therapist

Georgia's Expert in Clinical DUI evaluations and ABL Addiction counseling . Our Clinical Evaluator (CE) is state-certified Clinical Supervisor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor registered with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Why do you need a Clinical Evaluation? Have you found yourself with an arrest or charge for Driving under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), boating under the Influence (BUI), etc.? The Clinical Evaluation is specifically for these charges and must be conducted by a Clinical Evaluator (CE). This is different than a standard Alcohol and Substance Abuse Evaluation in that there is a limited number of registered Clinical Evaluators (CE) approved to conduct this interview.