A comparison of perceptions, reported abstinence, and completion rates of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual clients in substance abuse treatment

Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 145-169

  Senreich, Evan ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

Author keywords

Alcohol treatment; Bisexual; Drug treatment; Gay; Lesbian; Substance abuse treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 85014632428     PISSN: 19359705     EISSN: 19359713     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19359700902870072     Document Type: Article

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