Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health
The "Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health" is a deleted SAMHSA publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. Published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this report presents data on substance use, mental health, and behavioral health disparities among adults in the U.S., with a particular focus on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) populations.
Key Features of the Report:
Substance Use Trends:
Prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, illicit drug, and prescription drug misuse among LGB adults.
Comparisons of binge drinking, opioid misuse, and stimulant use between LGB and straight individuals.
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs):
Estimates of alcohol use disorder (AUD), drug use disorder (DUD), and opioid use disorder (OUD).
Higher rates of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in LGB populations.
Mental Health & Suicidal Behaviors:
Rates of any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) among LGB adults.
Prevalence of major depressive episodes (MDE), suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts.
Health Disparities by Sexual Identity:
Bisexual individuals reported higher mental health distress and substance use compared to gay, lesbian, and straight individuals.
Intersectionality of gender, race, and sexual orientation in mental health and substance use outcomes.
Survey Methodology:
Age-adjusted estimates based on the 2021 and 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
Limitations in transgender and non-binary representation due to survey design changes.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by SAMHSA before its removal.
The "Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health" is a deleted SAMHSA publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. Published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this report presents data on substance use, mental health, and behavioral health disparities among adults in the U.S., with a particular focus on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) populations.
Key Features of the Report:
Substance Use Trends:
Prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, illicit drug, and prescription drug misuse among LGB adults.
Comparisons of binge drinking, opioid misuse, and stimulant use between LGB and straight individuals.
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs):
Estimates of alcohol use disorder (AUD), drug use disorder (DUD), and opioid use disorder (OUD).
Higher rates of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in LGB populations.
Mental Health & Suicidal Behaviors:
Rates of any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) among LGB adults.
Prevalence of major depressive episodes (MDE), suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts.
Health Disparities by Sexual Identity:
Bisexual individuals reported higher mental health distress and substance use compared to gay, lesbian, and straight individuals.
Intersectionality of gender, race, and sexual orientation in mental health and substance use outcomes.
Survey Methodology:
Age-adjusted estimates based on the 2021 and 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
Limitations in transgender and non-binary representation due to survey design changes.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by SAMHSA before its removal.
The "Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health" is a deleted SAMHSA publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. Published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this report presents data on substance use, mental health, and behavioral health disparities among adults in the U.S., with a particular focus on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) populations.
Key Features of the Report:
Substance Use Trends:
Prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, illicit drug, and prescription drug misuse among LGB adults.
Comparisons of binge drinking, opioid misuse, and stimulant use between LGB and straight individuals.
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs):
Estimates of alcohol use disorder (AUD), drug use disorder (DUD), and opioid use disorder (OUD).
Higher rates of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in LGB populations.
Mental Health & Suicidal Behaviors:
Rates of any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) among LGB adults.
Prevalence of major depressive episodes (MDE), suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts.
Health Disparities by Sexual Identity:
Bisexual individuals reported higher mental health distress and substance use compared to gay, lesbian, and straight individuals.
Intersectionality of gender, race, and sexual orientation in mental health and substance use outcomes.
Survey Methodology:
Age-adjusted estimates based on the 2021 and 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
Limitations in transgender and non-binary representation due to survey design changes.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by SAMHSA before its removal.