Partnership to End Addiction

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Youth who identify as LGBTQ+, an umbrella acronym that encompasses
different sexual orientations and gender identities, face a heightened
risk for substance use because of the stigma and discrimination they
often experience.

You can help protect your LGBTQ+ child from substance use by being
supportive of their identity, offering unconditional love and support
and responding quickly and effectively if your child shows signs of
risk. In fact, study after study has shown that your efforts can
significantly decrease an LGBTQ+ teen or young adult's
likelihood of substance use and improve their mental health.

Partnership to End Addiction has compiled resources for parents and
families to serve as a guide to affirming and protecting their LGBTQ+
loved ones and to finding help if needed, including:

* How to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth From the Risks and Harm of Substance
Use

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* Looking for LGBTQ-Friendly Treatment for Your Child? Here are 9
Questions to Ask

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* Substance Use + Mental Health: Your Guide to Addressing
Co-occurring Disorders

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Throughout June, stay connected with Partnership to End Addiction on
social media for more resources pertaining to preventing and
addressing substance use in the LGBTQ+ community.



 

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