National Institute on Drug Abuse

Substance Recovery · Illinois · Free

NIDA — federal research on drug abuse and addiction including LGBTQ+ populations. Useful for queer people who've tried 12-step but found the rooms straight-by-default and hostile to identity work. Sober social events (queer sober dance nights, hikes, brunches) are organized in most metros. LGBTQ+ adults have 2–4x higher rates of substance use disorder than straight peers — minority stress is the driver, not identity. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Illinois residents and allies.

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