Examining the Relationship of Substance Use and Sexual Orientation

Citeable URL: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/5q47rt87m

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Attribute Name	Values
Creator	Lanfear, Charles Akins, Scott Mosher, Clayton
Abstract	In this paper we examine the effects of self-reported sexual orientation on substance abuse. Using data on a random sample of 6713 individuals in Washington State, this study examines causes and correlates of substance use by sexual minorities, an at-risk and treatment underserved population. Logistic regression results indicate homosexual orientation is a significant positive predictor of past year marijuana use, past year hard drug use, past year binge drinking, and lifetime alcohol addiction. Bisexual orientation is a significant predictor of past year marijuana use, past year hard drug use, and past year binge drinking. Potential causal mechanisms for these elevated patterns of substance use are discussed.
Resource Type	Article
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2012.749149
Date Available	2015-01-01T09:00:08+00:00
Date Issued	2013-07-01
Citation	Lanfear, C., Akins, S., & Mosher, C. (2013). Examining the relationship of substance use and sexual orientation. Deviant Behavior, 34(7), 586-597. doi:10.1080/01639625.2012.749149
Journal Title	Deviant Behavior
Journal Volume	34
Journal Issue/Number	7
Academic Affiliation	Sociology Sociology
Declaração de direitos	Copyright Not Evaluated
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Language	English [eng]
Replaces	http://hdl.handle.net/1957/40520