TY - JOUR T1 - Examining the Relationship of Substance Use and Sexual Orientation JF - Deviant Behavior Y1 - 2013 A1 - Scott Akins A1 - Lanfear, Charles A1 - Mosher, Clayton AB -

In this article we examine the effects of self-reported sexual orientation on substance abuse. Using data on a random sample of 6,713 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.

VL - 34 SN - 0163-9625 IS - 7 ER -