Why substance use is a major public health problem for LGB women – drug and alcohol use –
statistics on importance and consequences
Prevalence rates of substance use disorders
Empirical evidence of consequences of substance use – including health outcomes and disparities
Treatment of substance use disorders in heterosexual compared to LGB young adults
Depressive symptoms as a major factor in substance use and misuse – LGBTQ+ health disparities in relation to depression
What don’t we know that we should find out? – few studies have explored differences in depressive symptoms and substance use by sexual orientation among young adult college student women
Present study
Fill this gap in the literature, explore an understudied area and contribute to research on LGBTQ+ health disparities and shed light on findings that can inform prevention efforts for substance use among LGB college women