Substance Use, Minority Stress, and Mental Health among LGBTQ+ Young People
Abstract
LGBTQ+ youth who experienced victimization and discrimination based on their LGBTQ+ identity reported higher rates of current substance use (60% and 57%, respectively) compared to youth who did not report these experiences (51% and 50%, respectively).
Fields of Study & Subjects
LGBTQ Health
Identity
and Policy
Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Homelessness and Social Issues
Publication details
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026