Document Type
Poster Session
Department
Social Work
Faculty Mentor
Adam Quinn, PhD
Keywords
LGBTQI+; sexual minority; gender minority; adolescence; substance use; substance misuse; polysubstance use
Abstract
Prior research suggests that LGBTQI+ adolescents use substances earlier and at higher rates than their heterosexual, cisgender peers. The research question for this study is “to what degree, if any, does substance use and misuse affect LGBTQI+ adolescents?” The existing data was extracted from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey. In particular, the authors focused on survey data from Maine high schools, consisting of adolescents in grades 9 through 12. Through the analysis of this survey data, the authors expect to confirm that substance use and misuse occur at higher rates among LGBTQI+ adolescents. The authors’ findings will contribute to knowledge about the substance use and misuse of LGBTQI+ adolescents and may influence the implementation of interventions, programs, and resources.
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Substance Use and Misuse Among LGBTQI+ Adolescents
Prior research suggests that LGBTQI+ adolescents use substances earlier and at higher rates than their heterosexual, cisgender peers. The research question for this study is “to what degree, if any, does substance use and misuse affect LGBTQI+ adolescents?” The existing data was extracted from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey. In particular, the authors focused on survey data from Maine high schools, consisting of adolescents in grades 9 through 12. Through the analysis of this survey data, the authors expect to confirm that substance use and misuse occur at higher rates among LGBTQI+ adolescents. The authors’ findings will contribute to knowledge about the substance use and misuse of LGBTQI+ adolescents and may influence the implementation of interventions, programs, and resources.
