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Calls for better support for LGBTIQ+ community on substance abuse issues

Calls for better support for LGBTIQ+ community on substance abuse issues

SBS News in Depth
9 min
27 Feb
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About the episode

Mardi Gras is an occasion for celebration - a time to party for LGBTIQ+ communities. But Mardi Gras events can also invite risky behaviours. There are higher rates of substance use in LGBTIQ+ communities compared to the general population, coupled with a reluctance to seek help from healthcare professionals. Experts are calling for stronger investment in culturally safe care to improve access to appropriate support.