Substance use patterns and consequences among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals

Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 90-108

  Gillespie, Wayne ^a   Blackwell, Roger L ^a  

^a EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Atlanta gay pride; Drug use; Self esteem; Substance abuse

Indexed keywords

EID: 60749137403     PISSN: 10538720     EISSN: 15404056     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10538720802490758     Document Type: Article

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