Gay Men And Substance Abuse

Author : Michael Shelton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1616491892
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gay Men and Substance Abuse written by Michael Shelton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The LGBTQ community is especially vulnerable during times of crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. This resource offers specific and gay positive advice, information, and help for gay addicts and those who love and care for them. A timely reference that addresses the unique issues of gay men in recovery. 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 traditional treatment system, or self-help groups that center on heterosexual relationships, and family groups that neglect to include partners or address what can be a uniquely challenging family dynamic.By exploring the social and psychological factors that play into homosexual men's addictions, nationally certified treatment counselor Michael Shelton presents a timely, comprehensive look at best practices in meeting the unique needs of gay men in recovery, offering keen insight on a range of issues, including:such common therapeutic approaches as motivational enhancement therapy and 12 Step strategiessuccessful relapse prevention protocolstools for recovery from co-occurring sexual disordersthe importance of a loved one's role with regard to intervention and supportthe complicated relationship between gay male drug use and sexual behaviorhow to talk knowledgeably, and with care and sensitivityAbout the author Michael Shelton, M.S., C.A.C., is a nationally certified treatment counselor and does clinical work with males with substance abuse and sexual disorders at four facilities in Philadelphia. 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.

Author : M S W Robert Weiss, MSW
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 0985063343
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cruise Control written by M S W Robert Weiss, MSW and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cruise Control is the premiere book on the growing problem of sex addiction in gay men. This second edition explores how technology has impacted the instant ability to "meet up" and the implications of being in recovery in a committed relationship. Accessible resource for achieving sex addiction recovery including a "30 day test" and a dating plan.

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Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9781560243939
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lesbians and Gay Men written by and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a valuable contribution to the new and growing body of clinical literature concerning mental health issues for gay males and lesbians. Lesbians and Gay Men: Chemical Dependency Treatment Issues addresses in-depth, specific issues in the treatment of chemical dependency in this population. Authors discuss special problems of the gay population and describe actual clinical techniques for treating them. Readers can easily apply these techniques and strategies for treatment directly to their own work. The book is full of case studies and other helpful information, making it one that practitioners may turn to again and again. A discussion of addiction and homophobia opens the book and creates a base for the chapters that follow, which present clinical material on topics such as: the treatment of homosexual addicted clients by heterosexual therapists the impact on professionals of treating HIV-infected substance abusers the role of spirituality in the recovery of gay males chemical dependency in gay and lesbian youth lesbians from alcoholic families stages of lesbian recovery from alcoholism dual diagnosis of homosexual persons Other useful chapters contain information on formatting an experiential weekend workshop for recovering lesbians and gay men, and ideas for applying family therapy concepts to the treatment of these individuals. An extremely practical book, it increases practitioners’arsenals of skills by explaining clinical strategies that can be put into use immediately. References at the end of each chapter guide interested readers toward further learning on specific topics. Health providers, chemical dependency counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists will find Lesbians and Gay Men: Chemical Dependency Treatment Issues a book to depend on for effective treatments of both gay men and lesbians.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robert Paul Cabaj
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781585624485
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Homosexuality and Mental Health written by Robert Paul Cabaj and published by American Psychiatric Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbook of Homosexuality and Mental Health brings together in one volume the entire range of material and variety of perspectives concerning homosexuality and mental health. With more than 50 chapters written by leaders in the field, this book is the most complete review of the topics of homosexuality and mental health and treatment of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals to date. Starting from the belief that homosexuality is a normal variation of human sexuality and not a mental illness, this revolutionary book presents current information on homosexuality from a mental health and medical perspective. Sections focus on demographic, cultural, genetic, biological, and psychological perspectives; development throughout the life cycle; relationships and families; psychotherapy; multicultural identities and communities; professional education; and medical care. A variety of special issues, such as sexuality, substance abuse, violence, suicide, religion, and HIV/AIDS, are discussed. Also included are several unique chapters that cover topics not readily available elsewhere, among them transsexuality; minority gay, lesbian, and bisexual people; the impact of the sexual orientation of the therapist; latency development in prehomosexual boys; and clinical issues specific to psychotherapy with gay, lesbian, and bisexual patients. The clinical and theoretical richness contained in this volume makes it an accessible and invaluable reference for clinicians and the general public alike. Chapters complement each other, while providing enough information to be useful if read on their own.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resource guide developed to increase the understanding of the issues important to the lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities. The guide is the product of a search of the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information data bases. It describes articles and reports from peer reviewed journals and books, lists materials with clear ATOD prevention messages, and gives resources for more information.

Author : Michael Shelton
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 1939594138
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of LGBT Substance Use Disorders written by Michael Shelton and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ?In this new book, the successor to the classic in the field Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Substance Abusers: Dual Identities by Dana G. Finnegan and Emily B. McNally, Michael Shelton reviews the empirical literature and synthesizes what we know about the prevalence of LGBT substance use, abuse, and treatment availability, emphasizing the need for affirmative therapeutic practices. The principles of trauma-informed and culturally competent treatment/intervention are explained and assessed, as well as the challenges of minority stress and microaggressions experienced by the LGBT population. Separate sections focus on the sub-populations of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender individuals. Separate chapters focus on LGBT youth, the elderly, family constellations and concerns, criminal justice issues, and rural LGBT substance abuse. This volume provides an introduction to the field that will be useful both as a primary textbook and as a handbook/reference for LGBT-focused and general substance-use disorder clinics and their administrators, clinicians, trainees, allies and volunteers.

Author : Robert J Kus
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317764757
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Addiction and Recovery in Gay and Lesbian Persons written by Robert J Kus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides chemical dependency clinicians a sampling of the work being done in the fields of gay and lesbian chemical dependency to enable clinicians to provide better care for their gay and lesbian clients. After an overview of 7 research studies which examine the incidence of alcoholism and/or chemical dependency in gay and lesbian persons, the contributing authors explore the special concerns of recovering gay and lesbian addicts. Chapters focus not only on issues in the fields of gay and lesbian chemical dependency but how clinicians can use this knowledge to better care for their gay and lesbian clients. Readers will find new information on: working with HIV positive persons homophobia as a critical root in chemically dependent gays and lesbians positive changes for dysfunctional relationships common with gays and lesbians spirituality in gay and lesbian communities the special needs of the rural gay/lesbian client gay men’s groups in AA a retrospective of NALGAP resources and referrals for chemically dependent gay and lesbian persons Addiction and Recovery in Gay and Lesbian Persons assists social workers and other helping professionals working with chemically dependent clients learn more about how to adequately treat them. Gay and lesbian persons recovering from a chemical addiction will also find this book enlightening.

Author : Rik Isensee
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595341268
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reclaiming Your Life written by Rik Isensee and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-02-14 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up gay in a homophobic culture can resemble growing up in a dysfunctional family. "Reclaiming Your Life" offers a soothing approach to healing from homophobic abuse, addictions, and self-defeating behavior. "If you are a gay man who grew up in a dysfunctional family or were abused, be kind to yourself and read this book. It's full of validation, understanding, common sense, and wise guidance, like a good friend." --Ellen Bass, coauthor of "The Courage to Heal" "a wealth of information... it should be required reading for all gay men and their loved ones." --"Lambda Book Report"

Author : Jack Drescher
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789010377
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community written by Jack Drescher and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-01-23 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain fresh insights into the social, psychological, and biochemical aspects of substance and sexual addictions! Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community explores the unique clinical considerations involved in addiction treatment for gay and lesbian clients. Using approaches ranging from Jungian analysis to cognitive therapy to twelve-step programs, the researchers and clinicians represented here share their expertise in working clinically with drug and alcohol problems as well as compulsive sexual behaviors in gay men and lesbians. Effectively treating addictions in gay men and lesbians requires the clinician to understand not only the basic patterns of use and abuse, but also to recognize and address the clients’special concerns. Gay and lesbian clients often face a variety of social and emotional barriers to overcoming addictive behaviors, including: internalized homophobia leading to deep feelings of shame about their sexual needs the need to stay closeted or face unacceptable consequences affecting work, friends, and family the temptations of circuit parties and gay bars feelings of social isolation and a desperate desire to fit in through use of drugs or alcohol the interlocking role of drugs and sex, homophobia, shame, secrets, and loneliness mainstream treatment options that fail to address gay- and lesbian-specific issues and identities Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community offers both personal experiences of addiction and recovery and insightful original research into the sources and treatment of addictions among gays and lesbians. It provides scholarly examinations of successful techniques for evaluating and treating gay and lesbian adolescents, professionals, and health-care workers, as well as a discussion of a treatment center geared to the needs of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals suffering from addiction. A perceptive study of Jungian techniques for treating sexual compulsions includes an appendix written by the client giving his point of view. Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community offers well-written scholarly studies, moving personal testimony, and proven, practical ideas for successful evaluation and treatment of gay men and lesbians with addictive disorders.