Citation

Ricks JL. J. Soc. Serv. Res. 2012; 38(1): 37-45.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01488376.2011.616764

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article explores the reasons why lesbians become substance abusers more frequently than individuals in the heterosexual population. A variety of reasons for this phenomenon are explored using 18 studies to assist in helping to identify reasons for the higher rate of substance abuse among the lesbian population. Factors identified as crucial for further research include: self-esteem, social identity and the influence of bars on substance abuse, the prevalence of suicide, disclosure identification, coming out, religious influence, sexual abuse, and gender self-presentation (butch-appearing masculine/femme-appearing effeminate). © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide; substance abuse; homosexuality; Alcohol abuse; lesbian; gay; butch; femme; gender presentation