Under the influence: The grip of alcohol on Queer lives
Unspoken dangers: the alcohol crisis in the LGBTQ+ community
The latest data on alcohol-related harm all points towards one trend: deaths are on the rise. However, within these figures, a body of voices is going unnoticed. 70% of LGBTQ+ adults engaged in binge drinking last year.
Queer spaces: a “hotbed for addiction”?
Gay bars have long served as a sanctuary for queer people, but behind the glowing lights and echoing music, alarm bells are ringing as a culture of drink and drugs encourages substance abuse within the community.
“Sober not boring”: How Queer rave keeps the party going without the hangover
The vibe is “a little bit wild and a little bit wholesome” at a sober rave created to address the lack of alcohol-free Queer spaces.