title: Do specialized services exist for LGBT individuals seeking treatment for substance misuse? A study of available treatment programs.
abstract: Substance abuse research has demonstrated that client sexual orientation influences treatment outcomes. Consequently, many substance user treatment programs offer services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. In a recent search of SAMHSA treatment listings, 11.8% (N=911) of substance user treatment programs (including residential, outpatient, and partial hospitalization) in the United States and Puerto Rico indicated that they offer specialized services for LGBT clients. However, a telephone survey we conducted in 2003-2004 revealed that 70.8% of these "LGBT" programs were no different from services offered to the general population, and only 7.4% could identify a service specifically tailored to the needs of LGBT clients. Implications for LGBT individuals seeking services are discussed, the study's limitations are noted, and future research directions are identified.
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 59812, USA. bryan.cochran@umontana.edu
authors: Bryan N
authors: BN
authors: Cochran
authors: K Michelle
authors: KM
authors: Peavy
authors: Jennifer S
authors: JS
authors: Robohm
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011647:Puerto Rico / Q000453:epidemiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology