Making Lesbians Visible in the Substance Use Field

Author: Elizabeth Ettorre
ISBN: 9781560236177

Get a better understanding of how—and why—lesbians fall victim to substance abuse Making Lesbians Visible in the Substance Use Field marks an important step in the creation of an environment to heal the hurt of invisibility felt by lesbian substance users. This unique book works to develop an understanding of the complex relationship between sexual orientation and substance use by challenging the traditional stereotypes about the behavior, identity, and culture of sexual minority women. Contributors draw on ethnographic work, grounded theory, and personal accounts to present quantitative and qualitative data on depression, race/ethnicity, social identity, self-esteem, recovery, addiction counselors and treatment programs, and HIV risk and infection. Through a wide range of approaches and a variety of perspectives, Making Lesbians Visible in the Substance Use Field examines empirical/post-positive, interpretive, and critical social research paradigms to help provide a better underst

Publisher: Psychology Press
Publish Date: 2005

Subjects: Self-Help / Substance Abuse & Addictions / General, Social Science / Gay Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: LGBTQIA+)