LGBT Substance Abuse: A Trauma-Informed, Gender-Affirming Detox Journey
Welcome to Pride Detox, where we understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBT community in their journey toward substance abuse recovery. Our trauma-informed, gender-affirming approach aims to provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals seeking support. Join us as we explore the intersection of LGBT identity, trauma, and substance abuse, and discover the…
Read MoreEmpowering Transgender Individuals in Detox: Understanding the Importance of Specialized Care
Understanding the Challenges: Substance Use and Addiction among Transgender Individuals Substance use and addiction can affect anyone regardless of their gender identity, but for transgender individuals, seeking treatment can be especially challenging. This is because many substance use treatment programs are not equipped to address the specific needs and concerns of the transgender community. Specifically,…
Read MoreGender-Affirming Care: A Life-Saving Practice for Transgender Individuals in Substance Use Recovery
Understanding Gender-Affirming Care Gender-affirming care includes a range of social, behavioral, and medical interventions that support and affirm and person’s individuality and gender identity when it conflicts with the gender they were assigned at birth. These interventions help transgender and non-conforming individuals feel more congruent in the gender they identify with within an environment that…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Affirming Drug and Alcohol Detox
What is LGBTQ+ affirming care? LGBTQ+ affirming care means increasing education among staff, using the correct pronouns and vocabulary, and much more. The important thing is that the LGBTQ+ community is not an afterthought. Only positive things can come from making inclusion a part of every type of care. Creating comfortable spaces encourages patients to…
Read MoreHow can gender-affirming care treat opioid addiction?
What is gender-affirming care, and why is it important? Gender-affirming care is one way to support transgender and other gender non-conforming people. Put simply, this type of care helps individuals affirm how they feel about their gender. Gender-affirming care can involve psychological, social, behavioral, and medical care. Whether a person seeks hormone-related treatments or gender-affirming therapy, they…
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