Right Turn
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Ep. 20: Minorities & Addiction: LGBTQ
Ep. 20: Minorities & Addiction: LGBTQ
Ep. 20: Minorities & Addiction: LGBTQ
Friday 18th July 2014
Frank Busconi joins Right Turn Radio to discuss addiction in the LGBTQ community, highlighting the need for specialized support and the power of peer groups.
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Get the buttons here!LGBTQ & Addiction: Facing Unique Challenges with Frank Busconi
Sobriety could be a form of radical resistance to a world that wants us to be too drunk or too high to really feel the pain.
Ever thought about the unique hurdles the LGBTQ community faces in battling addiction? In this episode of Right Turn Radio, hosts Jon Cohan, Abby Dean, and Woody Giessmann sit down with Frank Busconi from Fenway Health to discuss the higher rates of substance abuse among gay and transgender individuals. They explore why specialized services are crucial for this community and how societal pressures like homophobia contribute to these challenges.
Frank shares his insights on the power of peer support, emphasizing how seeing others who’ve faced similar struggles can be incredibly motivating. The conversation also touches on sobriety as an act of self-love and resistance against a world that often marginalizes LGBTQ individuals. This episode offers a compassionate look at the complexities of addiction within the LGBTQ community, providing valuable insights and encouragement for anyone affected by these issues.