Title

Virtually There – Transforming Gifted Education Through New Technologies, Trends And Practices In Learning, International Communication And Global Education

Keywords

Alcohol; alcohol abuse; gay men; homosexual; substance abuse

Abstract

Research indicates gay men have higher rates of alcohol abuse compared to their heterosexual counterparts, suggesting this is a serious health concern for this patient population. Clinicians need to have a comprehensive understanding of this clinical problem and need to have an applicable understanding of strategies they can use to address this issue. This article presents a brief overview of alcohol abuse by gay men and highlights an approach clinicians can employ to effectively screen and treat these men for this problem. In conclusion, recommendations for future research are also discussed. Clinicians need to present with a non-judgmental and unbiased attitude towards their gay patients to best meet their health needs, including issues related to mental health and substance abuse. © 2012, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Publication Title

Gifted Education International

Volume

28

Issue

1

Number of Pages

7-18

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/0261429411424381

Socpus ID

84999047316 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84999047316

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