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It’s very common for someone with a substance use disorder to experience a relapse. While upsetting, it doesn’t have to derail your recovery.

Stigma is generally broken into three categories that can overlap, causing devastating impacts on members of stigmatized groups.

Signs and symptoms of alcohol misuse range from habits like missing work or life events to permanent liver damage and even cancer. 

Persistent discrimination and a lack of quality mental health care services work against members of the LGBTQ+ community struggling with their mental health.

Being a part of a peer support program can help alleviate some of that pain by connecting LGBTQ+ to members of their own community with similar experiences.

Studies indicate that LGBTQ individuals have a higher susceptibility to substance abuse and addiction in comparison to heterosexual individuals.

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and discrimination.

Treatment programs that specialize in helping members of the LGBTQ+ community can help reduce the anxiety and fear of being judged while undergoing care.

Being an ally means being an active supporter and advocate for a historically marginalized community.

Some of the benefits of sobriety are reducing shame, hangover-free mornings, and a clear head every day.

By implementing effective strategies for managing cravings and avoiding triggers, it is possible to gain control over these urges and make positive changes in one's life.

This study represents the first step in a long journey toward the creation of GLP-1 medications that can help curb the alcohol and drug addiction cravings.