LGBT teens, especially, who have grown up in cultures that disapprove and disrespect sexual minorities, may drink to make their feelings go away. LGBT teens are also more likely than other teens to have been abused at home and harassed at school. Drinking and chemical dependancies are one response-unfortunately it tends to make things worse in the long run.

Affirmations Community Center has programming available not only for those coping the chemical dependancies, but also does informational sessions on drug and alcohol issues within the LGBT community for a broader public.