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Substance Use Disorders in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients: Assessment and Treatment
Sandra C. Anderson
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Description for Substance Use Disorders in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients: Assessment and Treatment
Paperback. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0 halftones, 0 color illus., 0 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 454.
Internalized homophobia, alienation, poor support structures, and high levels of depression all contribute to substance abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, with social activity at bars and clubs reinforcing addictive behavior. The threat of bias in treatment programs also prevents many from seeking help. An essential resource for human service professionals searching for the latest research on these unique issues, this volume features both state of the art practice methods for treating substance use disorders and up-to-date analyses of sexual orientation and gender identity issues, heterosexism, and the ethical challenges of working with the LGBT community. Sandra Anderson ... Read more
Internalized homophobia, alienation, poor support structures, and high levels of depression all contribute to substance abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, with social activity at bars and clubs reinforcing addictive behavior. The threat of bias in treatment programs also prevents many from seeking help. An essential resource for human service professionals searching for the latest research on these unique issues, this volume features both state of the art practice methods for treating substance use disorders and up-to-date analyses of sexual orientation and gender identity issues, heterosexism, and the ethical challenges of working with the LGBT community. Sandra Anderson ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231142755
SKU
V9780231142755
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About Sandra C. Anderson
Sandra Anderson is a professor emerita of social work and former director of the MSW program at Portland State University, as well as a clinician in private practice.
Reviews for Substance Use Disorders in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients: Assessment and Treatment
For its comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the complex issues of gender identity and sexual orientation alone, this invaluable volume should be on the reading list of every health and mental health professional.
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