Campaign launched to help LGBT community at high risk of drug and alcohol addiction
LGBT community face from alcohol and drugs.Researchers found a higher level of substance misuse in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as the “gay scene” often involves going to pubs and clubs.The #KinderStrongerBetter campaign calls for tailored, “non-judgmental” support for members of the LGBT community with concerns over an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and drugs.The campaign, launched today, is run by Glasgow LGBTQI Substance Use Partnership, a coalition of groups who believe the community is excluded from health services such as alcohol and drug support.David Barbour, co-convener of the partnership, said substance misuse within the LGBT community has been “flying under the radar for a long time”.He said there has.
