GLBT Alcohol Rehab in California
Members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community who abuse alcohol have issues that differ from those of other alcoholics. It just makes sense to select a facility for alcohol rehab in California that understands and is able to work with those issues.
There are often two dynamics that affect your tendency toward addiction. One is the internal pressures of being “different.” Adolescence tends to be particularly hard on GLBT individuals, as they struggle with understanding their own sexuality, cope with family expectations and possibly rejection, and have to deal with other adolescents who may be acting out their own insecurities. Low self-esteem, self-loathing, shame and guilt are toxic emotions that often lead to alcohol abuse.
The other dynamic is the peer pressure of the GLBT lifestyle, which often revolves around the bar and party scene. Alcohol lowers inhibitions, and may make the search for a partner seem easier. Drugs are often part of this scene as well, especially “party drugs” such as ecstasy, poppers, special K and meth. If you have developed a dual addiction, it is best to seek out a center for both drug and