Substance Use Disorder Curriculum for the LGBTQ+ Community

An Affirming and Effective Substance Use Disorder Curriculum for the LGBTQ+ Community

Description

Studies have shown that people in the LGBTQ+ community are four times more likely to struggle with a substance use disorder. Although this population is at much higher risk, there has been a significant shortage of affirming services explicitly designed to meet their needs. This presentation will show how the new EABT substance use disorder curriculum designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community is helping to fill that void. Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy has demonstrated positive treatment outcomes around the nation for individuals with substance use disorders. Participants will learn how this new curriculum addresses the unique challenges, including attachment wounds, experiences of stigma, discrimination, social isolation, and the stress of hiding one’s identity. We will also discuss the difficulties of building a recovery support system when substance use is often more prevalent in LGBTQ+ social environments.

Learning Objectives

• The participant will be able to describe why individuals that identity as LGBTQ+ are at higher risk of substance use disorder and mental health difficulties.
• The participant will be able to evaluate the unique challenges facing this population that increase unhealthy outcomes.
• The participant will be able to interpret how this new EABT curriculum has been designed to address these specific areas in an affirming way.
   

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