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Hate crime or neighborhood feud?  Everything we know so far about Jonathan Joss's killing

In the midst of a feud with his suspected killer, Joss dealt with the loss of his house and pets, financial hardships, and substance abuse.

Lesbian Authors on Alcoholism Abuse and Acceptance

Marianne K. Martin, author of The Indelible Heart, and Joan Opyr, author of Shaken and Stirred, reflect on the power of humor in overcoming life's tragedies. 

Gay, Fabulous, and Drinking Myself to Death

It's time to stop confusing alcohol abuse with queer culture.

Depression and Anxiety

A recent report by the American Journal of Psychiatry found that there were indeed higher rates of depression in gay men than in the general population. As a result, gay men are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior and to abuse alcohol and drugs with more frequency.

Op-ed: The Fine Line Between Gay Pride and Alcoholism

Why is heavy drinking so acceptable among gay men?

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcohol, like smoking, has an enticing appeal, yet its consequences are just as devastating for some people.

Op-ed: The Queer Politics of Sobriety

With a culture that is perhaps a little too liberal with substance use and abuse, is it time for a community-wide sobriety test?

Op-ed: Why Aren't We Talking About Alcoholism?

LGBT people are highly prone to alcoholism. So why isn't anyone talking about it?

Democratic Star Andrew Gillum Heads to Rehab After Hotel Incident

The 40-year-old politician says he became depressed after running for Florida governor and turned to drinking.

Gay Men, We Have a Drinking Problem

Alcohol in gay bars brought our community together. And it is also destroying it.

Real World recovery

In a confessional new book, gay Real World alum Chris Beckman puts the spotlight on a new generation fighting addiction

Drug Use in Our Community Requires Immediate Action

As addiction runs rampant, Gay Men's Health Crisis opens a new substance abuse clinic in the heart of Manhattan. 

Recreational Drugs

Gay men use recreational drugs at higher rates than the general population.

Far-Right Gay Blogger Peddles Alleged Salacious Photo of Andrew Gillum

The unverified image was released by Jacob Engels, who has connections to the Proud Boys.