Pride in Recovery
It is undeniable that members of the LGBTQ community are more at risk of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. It’s also true that members of the LGBTQ community require addiction treatment that is tailored to their needs and to the individual challenges they may face in their recovery.
Some in the LGBTQ Community began to use substances as a means of being at ease with who they really are. If an LGBTQ person is not fully out, this person may feel pressured by family, friends and the wide community to act in a way that does not feel congruent.
Since LGBTQ people are subject to these kinds of experiences that are said to contribute to their addiction, we feel it makes sense to offer these people treatment that is tailored to their needs.
It’s clear that coping with sexuality is often traumatic for some. This is particularly the case for people who may belong to a family or group of friends who are openly intolerant of LGBTQ people. This state of affairs means LGBTQ People are emotionally pulled from pillar to post.
To escape these negative emotions, LGBTQ people may begin to abuse substances. This abuse may evolve into addiction that must be addressed with evidence-based treatments that are tailored to these circumstances.
Addictive substances, in a nutshell, helps LGBTQ overcome negative emotions such as shame and embarrassment. Some have termed this as a ‘negative coping mechanism’. However, the negative consequences caused by substance misuse soon begin to outweigh the perceived benefits. When this occurs, getting off substances may not be easy because many addictive substances are physically as well as emotionally addictive.
If you or a loved one require this sort of tailored treatment, then get in touch now with ADT Healthcare. We offer a free helpline providing addiction advice and support. We ensure you or your loved one are able to assess the right treatments in your local area.
The treatment we recommend will help You detox in a safe and clinically supervised environment. Therapy sessions will help you develop the strength so you are at ease with your sexuality no matter what your friends and family feel about your decision.
You will be in a far stronger position when it comes to coping with the challenges that your sexuality may present. You will no longer feel condemned to live a life where you must hide who you really are.
Recovery Within the LGBTQ Community
Whilst LGBTQ people are more at risk of developing an addiction if is equally true that this community offers a well-developed and highly supportive recovery community. It is important for you to take advantage of this recovery community. Doing so will help you avoid common pitfalls that offers have experienced before you began to tread this path.
Getting help today
If you are addicted to drugs and alcohol, then you must ensure your addiction is treated correctly. You may receive this help by attending a specialist rehab that caters to the needs of LGBTQ people. For more information, contact Rehab Recovery today on 0800 088 66 86. Our free helpline will help you select rehab treatments that are ideally suited to your needs.
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