Racism in sexual/gender minority communities of color is associated with greater odds of recent and heavy alcohol and recent cannabis use, while heterosexism in the same racial/ethnic communities is associated with greater odds of recent cigarette and cigar use. Family support is associated with lower substance use.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35914084
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Research finds that stress stemming from a stigmatized social status continues to lead to poorer health among LGBTQIA+ people, even for young cohorts in a more equal and accepting social climate.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35411489
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