Effects of romantic involvement on substance use among young sexual and gender minorities

Substance use and heavy drinking represent a significant public health problem, particularly during adolescence and young adulthood (Bachman et al., 2002; Johnston, 2010). Among young people, sexual and gender minorities (SGM) are at 2-3 times higher risk for cigarette, alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine use than heterosexuals (Marshal et al., 2008). It is therefore important to identify factors that may protect young SGM from substance use.
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research