Gay Men and Substance Abuse: A Basic Guide for Addicts and Those Who Care for Them
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592858899 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He's the author of four other books, including Boy Crazy: Why Monogamy Is So Hard for Gay Men and What You Can Do About It.. Winner of the 2012 Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Award -- GLBT Category!Gay Men and Substance Abuse fills a tremendous void, serving as a valuable resource for gay men, professionals, concerned partners, friends, and family members in need of solid information and guidance. Whether faced with a traumatic coming out process, caught up in personal struggles with body image, engulfed in the club culture, or navigating a family system that does not accept his sexuality, a gay man struggling with substance abuse or addiction often faces cultural and personal challenges unique to his life experiences. Yet many men and their loved ones in search of help are forced to adjust to a tr
Winner of the 2012 Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Award - GLBT Category
Terrance Richard said "Informative, Well-Researched, and A Must-Have". One of the many problems that have faced us in the gay community is alcohol and drug addiction. This is due to the fact that many of us have had a bad experience growing up as many young gay boys were bullied and abused by their peers and felt isolated from the rest of the world. After many boys come out they find their families have disowned them leading them down the dark path of drug addiction. Drugs are also a huge part of our gay culture with many experime. "Thought Provoking Inspirational" according to Zachary Thompson. This book captures so much in the gay community in terms of substance abuse and use that not very many people are able to understand and a huge part of it is the need to separate sex from drugs in order to attain a more healthy drug-free lifestyle.. Five Stars James Taylor This book is in great shape, and I certainly could not beat the price. Thank you!