Victimization as a mediator of alcohol use disparities between sexual minority subgroups and sexual majority youth using the 2015 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Phillips, Gregory; Turner, Blair; Salamanca, Paul; Birkett, Michelle; Hatzenbuehler, Mark L.; Newcomb, Michael E.; Marro, Rachel; Mustanski, Brian

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.05.040

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“…Researchers found higher rates of verbal aggression among female same-sex couples than different-sex couples; however, verbal aggression was not associated with HED or cannabis use [61]. Adolescent SMW were more likely than their age-matched heterosexual counterparts to report cyber and school-based peer bullying [37, 24], experiences that were associated with alcohol and drug use [25, 84, 57, 58, 24]. Bullying was a particularly strong predictor of risky alcohol use among bisexual youth, a finding that was not consistently found for other SGMY sub-groups [37].…”

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“…Adolescent SMW were more likely than their age-matched heterosexual counterparts to report cyber and school-based peer bullying [37, 24], experiences that were associated with alcohol and drug use [25, 84, 57, 58, 24]. Bullying was a particularly strong predictor of risky alcohol use among bisexual youth, a finding that was not consistently found for other SGMY sub-groups [37]. Across a number of studies, felt stigma was also associated with substance use, but adolescent SMW reported significantly higher levels of felt stigma than adolescent SMM [64].…”

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Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: a Scoping Review

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Purpose of Review: Alcohol and drug use are common among youth. Rates are especially high among sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender). We conducted a scoping review of research on risk and protective factors for substance use among SGMY published between 2013–2017. Recent Findings: Ninety-seven studies met our inclusion criteria. Most focused on individual-level minority stress risk factors, particularly stigma. Fewer studies addressed protective factors such as social support or affirming policies, and few focused on gender minority youth (GMY). We identified important, yet understudied differences by race/ethnicity, sex assigned at birth, and sexual orientation. Summary: Findings highlight growing interest in this topic as well as methodological/topical gaps in the literature. Research is needed to examine SGMY substance use in nationally representative samples; expand information about GMY; investigate racial/ethnic and sex/gender differences; improve measurement; and increase translation of findings to support prevention and treatment interventions for this at-risk population.

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Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: a Scoping Review

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“…Our findings showed a predominance of psychological/ verbal violence and the use of licit drugs, especially alcohol and tobacco. Studies in this field conducted in Brazil, United States, Italy, and Australia support these same findings in the LGBT population (Pellulo et al, 2013;McCabe et al, 2010;de Santis et al, 2014;Teixeira-Filho & Rondini, 2012;Vieira, 2006;Laranjeira, 2014;Thiede et al, 2003;Phillips et al, 2017). The greater ease of access and purchase and low supervision justifies this finding.…”

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Associaton between violence and drug consumption with suicide in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transvestites, and transsexuals: cross-sectional study

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Introduction. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite, and transgender (LGBT) people are affected by prejudice and psychological, physical, and/or sexual violence due to their sexual orientation. Objective. To analyze the association between violence, drug use, and suicide in LGBT people. Method. We interviewed 316 LGBT people from two cities of the Brazilian Northeast by means of a structured instrument. This included questions about sociodemographic data, sexual orientation, type of violence, type and quantity of drugs consumed, and suicide. Results. There was a positive association between physical violence and anabolic consumption (p = .001) and tranquilizers (p = .012). In relation to psychological and verbal violence, there was a positive association with the use of tranquilizers (p = .021) and negative with the use of amphetamines (p = .027). Suicide attempts were associated with having experienced physical (p = .03) and sexual (p = .037) violence. Drug use, especially ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana, and tranquilizers, was also associated with suicide attempts (p = .002, p = .031, p < .001, p < .001, respectively). The participants who had already attempted suicide were more vulnerable to experience violence and consume drugs within 30 days prior to the interview (p < .001). Discussion and conclusion. Psychological/verbal violence showed to be associated with the use of amphetamines, while physical violence was associated with a higher consumption of tranquilizers and anabolic steroids. Suicide attempts were more common among participants who had suffered physical violence and who were users of substances such as ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana, and tranquilizers.

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“…It could be, for example, that girls are more susceptible to substance use as the result of peer victimization and thus more likely to use at higher rates. 43,44 Studies of adults support this supposition. 45 The increase in risk among youth who are unsure of their sexual identity also deserves attention.…”

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Cigarette Smoking Disparities Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Youth

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BACKGROUND: Using a population-based sample of youth, we examined rates of cigarette use and trends in cigarette use disparities between heterosexual youth and 3 subgroups of sexual minority youth (SMY) (ie, lesbian or gay, bisexual, and unsure) from 2005 to 2015.METHODS: Data are from 6 cohorts of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a national, biennial, schoolbased survey of ninth-to 12th-grade students in the United States (n = 404 583). Sex-stratified analyses conducted in 2017 examined trends in 2 cigarette-related behaviors: lifetime cigarette use and heavy cigarette use (20+ days in the past 30). RESULTS:Disparities in lifetime cigarette use between lesbian and heterosexual girls were statistically smaller in 2015 relative to 2005 (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.29; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.12-0.75; P = .011). Sexual orientation disparities in heavy use were narrower for bisexual boys in 2015 compared with 2005 (aOR 0.39; 95% CI 0.17-0.90; P = .028). Girls and boys unsure of their sexual identity had wider disparities in heavy use in 2015 (aOR 3.85; 95% CI 1.39-11.10; P = .009) relative to 2005 (aOR 2.44; 95% CI 1.22-5.00; P = .012).CONCLUSIONS: SMY remain at greater risk for cigarette-related behaviors despite greater acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people in the United States. Focused policies and programs aimed at reducing rates of SMY cigarette use are warranted, particularly for youth questioning their sexual identity.WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT: Elevated rates of cigarette use among sexual minorities are largely attributed to experiences of stigma. Data limitations have prevented research on whether sexual orientation disparities in cigarette use have changed amid growing social acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people.WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS: Adolescent cigarette use declined for heterosexual, lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth from 2005 to 2015. Sexual orientation identity disparities between heterosexual and sexual minority youth have largely remained unchanged and for questioning youth have widened since 2005.

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Victimization as a mediator of alcohol use disparities between sexual minority subgroups and sexual majority youth using the 2015 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Cited by 51 publications

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Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: a Scoping Review

Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: a Scoping Review

Associaton between violence and drug consumption with suicide in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transvestites, and transsexuals: cross-sectional study

Cigarette Smoking Disparities Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Youth

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