Differential Alcohol Use Disparities by Sexual Identity and Behavior Among High School Students

ConclusionsResults highlight the need to incorporate multiple methods of sexual orientation measurement into substance use research. Interventions based solely on identity, rather than both identity and behavior, may not be sufficient; targeted research into the causes of alcohol use disparities is needed, especially for bisexual youth, youth whose sexual behavior and sexual identity are not stereotypically aligned, and youth who report a sexual identity of ‘not sure.’
Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism - Category: Addiction Source Type: research