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Review
. 2019 Dec:30:123-127.
doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2019.05.002. Epub 2019 May 18.

Substance use and misuse among sexual and gender minority youth

Ethan H Mereish  1
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Review

Substance use and misuse among sexual and gender minority youth

Ethan H Mereish. Curr Opin Psychol. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

Sexual and gender minority youth are at greater risk for substance use and misuse compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers. This select review of the literature found that recent studies continue to document disparities in substance use. These disparities are partially explained by general and unique stressors as well as social, interpersonal, and cultural factors experienced by sexual and gender minority youth. There are many gaps in the literature, including limited research on protective factors or interventions to prevent or decrease substance use. Despite emerging empirical literature over the past two years, more research is needed to address sexual and gender minority youth's greater risk for substance use. Innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary efforts are needed to help advance our understanding of disparities in substance use in order to reduce and eliminate them and create more affirming experiences for sexual and gender minority youth.

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Conflict of Interest Statement

Nothing declared.

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