Which of the Following Likely Contributes to Higher Rates of SUDs

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following likely contributes to higher rates of SUDs within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities?

• A) Use of drugs for arousal and disinhibition effects
• B) Increased negative feedback and stress experienced by members of the GLBT community
• C) "Gay bars" playing a central role in the GLBTcommunity
• D) All of these answers

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Definitions:

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