Description |
1 online resource (viii, 207 pages) |
Contents |
A primer on gay men and substance abuse -- Party and play -- Shame -- The role of concerned others -- Getting help -the first weeks -- Getting help -- the counselor's role -- Twelve step programs -- Relapse -- Lifelong abstinence or moderate use? -- Common challenges for gay men in recovery -- Partner relationships -- For all loved ones: the meaning of life (without drugs) |
Summary |
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 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-206) |
Notes |
In English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Gay men -- Substance use
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Gay men -- Alcohol use
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Gay men -- Drug use
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Alcoholics -- Rehabilitation.
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Drug addicts -- Rehabilitation.
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Alcoholics -- Rehabilitation
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Drug addicts -- Rehabilitation
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Gay men -- Alcohol use
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Gay men -- Drug use
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Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works
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Instructional and educational works.
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Matériel d'éducation et de formation.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781616491895 |
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1616491892 |
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