Addiction in the LGBTQ Community (Dr. T's Addiction Series), by Dr. Richard L. Travis
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Substance abuse in the LGBTQ community is a serious problem. Whether it is caused or related to genetic predisposition, socialization in bars, covering up or medicating guilt or shame induced by exposure to homophobia, or the pressures of hiding one's sexuality, (or combinations of these) the addiction rates are shockingly higher among the LGBTQ community than the heterosexual community. In larger cities there are substance abuse treatment centers that do have a special focus on the LGBTQ community. There are even "clubhouses" that are either entirely, or almost entirely focused on LGBTQ AA, NA, CMA, ALANON, etc. 12-Step Meetings. These places make for a safe recovery setting for some of this community. The problem is that not all members of the LGBTQ community have access to these "friendly" places. This book can open your eyes to the problem of substance abuse, whether you are in the LGBTQ community or know someone who is. There is no cure to this problem. There is only the awareness that substance abuse exists, and needs to be treated. There may be prevention methods or approaches available, but the person must want to be actively involved in the betterment of himself/herself. Good self-esteem, self-acceptance, and healthy emotional expression are the root of a healthy approach to life, and could interrupt the potential of substance abuse. People need to be more accepting, and homophobia must be faced and accepted for what it is, and not internalized, if the LGBTQ community is to continue to make progress in treating substance abuse. It is encouraging to see more community centers in the LGBTQ community offer various activities that have nothing to do with alcohol or drug use. It is also encouraging to see our nation be more accepting of same sex marriages, as 36 states and the District of Washington now do. Perhaps this increased acceptance of same sex marriage will eventually lead to a decrease in homophobia, and the pain it causes so many in the LGBTQ community.
Addiction in the LGBTQ Community (Dr. T's Addiction Series), by Dr. Richard L. Travis - Amazon Sales Rank: #3519993 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .35" w x 5.50" l, .41 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 154 pages
Addiction in the LGBTQ Community (Dr. T's Addiction Series), by Dr. Richard L. Travis About the Author Dr. Richard Travis is a Psychotherapist who is in Private Practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In his psychotherapy practice, he has worked with general issues in the population, such as depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. He has also worked with a great many gay men and the HIV population for over twenty (25) years. His specialty in Addictions has allowed him to see how addictions have complicated and destroyed relationships, ruined people’s health, and made chaos of their financial situations. He received his first Master's Degree at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Education. He received his second Master's Degree in Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. He received his Doctorate in Higher Education/Counseling Psychology at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He has Specialties in Addictions, including State, National and International certifications. He has worked with several people in the healthcare industry who have been in Addiction Monitoring Programs, and currently facilitates several groups a month with professionals being monitored by state and federal agencies. Dr. Travis has taught classes with every age level of student in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Florida, including teaching graduate Social Work classes at Florida International University in Miami. He has also published several articles on the website Ezinearticles.com. Dr. Travis married his partner of 24 years -Derrick- on November 27, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great resource By Paul Stevens This book was a statistical slap in the face to anyone who has ever presented their severely frustrated LGBT colleague’s with the challenge of…“Prove it!”There is enough statistical proof in here to sink a fleet of homophobic ships in no time at all. This is more than a resource for anyone who has identified as LGBT; it’s also a great book for the heterosexual community to learn from as well. I’ve had many an argument over statistics that I knew I could see with my own eyes, only to be brushed off because I had no numbers to back it up. This book gives those numbers in black and white, right there on the page for everyone who is seeking to get the real story on what substance abuse has done to the LGBT family. Although, that is not to say that the straight community hasn’t suffered the same problems as well, it just brings to light the increasingly desperate situation that drug and alcohol abuse continues to inflict on the LGBT community and then provides the much needed educational and medical resources links that are in place to help them.Dr Richard Travis kicks opens the doors of statistical reality to illuminate the dark and ignorant world of the non believer. This is not the “Good ol Days” anymore, when everyone was blissfully unaware of the damaging force of substance abuse, not only for LGBT people, but also in the hetero community as well. We sought to glorify drug use and because of that, we have bred a multitude of social, medical and economical problems for ourselves as a result.This is not a fluffy, feel good, look at me and all my problems type of self help book, for those who seek to be nurtured and flattered by the author, oh no, this is raw data backed up by real world evidence, and it’s books like these that should become a part of our kids education requirements, so that when the time comes for them to encounter the world around them and all its problems, then they will already be aware of any and all possible dangers that lurk around every corner. Great book, I recommend it to all concerned parents of LGBT kids who are looking for the truth, literally.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ADDICTION IN THE LGBTQ COMMMUNITY By Jade Maria This book deals with many subjects first of which is alcohol and a quote from the book brings back many memories from my own home town;"Alcohol's popularity is increasing with every generation. We also see a trail of alcoholics in family lines now..."This quote though, really hit home for me;"Alcoholism is a disease, but it's the only disease you get yelled at for having." Mitch Hedber"The sections on LGBT parenting seem fairly accurate considering the outdated attitudes of the past regarding gay parents. I have found myself that two parents seems to be a magic number where kids are concerned, no matter whether they are the same gender or not, a balancing force gives the kids another option to go to. A landslide of medical, health and social dangers looms above the heads of our naïve and unwary LGBT children, we must be vigilant.The lack of transgender studies is also addressed, with a frightening barrage of statistics issued forth regarding this much overlooked area of gender identity, along with the equally over looked bisexual community, who were once told that they should have to pick one or the other and suffered the same abuse that was perpetrated on their forbears in the gay community. This phenomena, has subsided now though and sanity has prevailed along with acceptance of their sexuality.A thorough rundown of topics ranging from LBGT youth problems, all the way through to subjects such as domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual abuse and a wide range of pitfalls encountered by the LGBT community are also addressed.Other problems are brought to light as well, specifically those relating to the lesbian community regarding their frustration at various paternalistic authoritarian types of organisations, who clearly did not take their issues on board when confronted by a problem unheard of in the past. The way forward must occasionally be altered in order to serve the greater community, at least that's what I think anyway.The levels of stress that the gay youth, and even the gay adult population have to deal with is by far higher than the heterosexual community and this continues to this day. Believe it or not I have seen it with my own eyes. There is still a stigma attached to being gay in most of the developed parts of the world, even though it is definitely less prevalent than it was years ago, it is still there among the ignorant, or those easily influenced under peer pressure.The book follows up with alternative treatment programs, warning signs, risk factors and the like along with many other subjects too numerous to go in to here, but a list of the contents section alone will give you an idea of just what important subjects are available inside. Leave this book open on your reading device, or pc app for your children to read, or even friends you know as the health of our family and loved ones is far too important. We must be educated with the right material and this is a convenient source to get it from. There is a wealth of information on treatment alternatives to the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) if you find the religious leaning of it too much, including a section on meditation, exercise and journaling. Well done to the author on this important work.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. informative and useful. By Garvin I remember reading an article awhile ago about addiction and drug abuse within the native American community. After that I didn’t give it much thought that addiction can be singled out within a specific group of people or community and the possible reason for such a high drug addiction rate. I’m always interested in these kinds of books as I volunteer at an institution that caters to drugs and alcohol addicts and so I come across people from all walks of life. This book will help me more in my dealings with persons from the gay community. Before you try to help someone put yourself in there shoes so you can relate and find the best avenue for delivering the best care, was the person sexually abused, does the person come from a broken home...etc I can see this book really becoming a resource guide for psychologist and counselors in dealing with addiction within the lgbtq community. This book was well research and packed with facts and useful information. I will be referring it to the counselors I come across or anyone with a interest in the LGBTQ community.
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