The Authors’ Own Words: Understanding and treating opioid use disorders in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations

The Authors’ Own Words:

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Understanding and treating opioid use disorders in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations

Michael P. Girouard, BA; Hilary Goldhammer, SM; & Alex S. Keuroghlian, MD, MPH

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 3, 2019

“Our manuscript provides a commentary on the overlooked topic of opioid use disorders in LGBTQ populations. In this brief article, we bring awareness to the specific LGBTQ subpopulations most at risk of developing opioid use disorders and highlight the complex interplay between opioid use and sexual risk in LGBTQ subpopulations. Clinicians will find the article helpful in tailoring behavioral health interventions for LGBTQ people with opioid use disorders and will learn about a model program that meets the multifactorial needs of the LGBTQ population. Finally, those involved in research focused on curbing the opioid epidemic will find suggestions for how to be more inclusive of LGBTQ people in their studies.”