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• Why do LGBTQ+ individuals have higher levels of drug use?

  By Megan Townsend| volteface.me@ Despite the limited data available on LGBTQ+ drug use, existing statistics suggest that these individuals use drugs at higher levels than straight people. The latest available information states that 2.6% of adults aged 16-59 use drugs at least once a month. However, when looking at LGBT individuals specifically, around 9% of this community use drugs ‘frequently’. Although we know that drug use is more common within this community, research often struggles to grasp why.

  By Megan Townsend · volteface.me

  Aug. 02, 2023

• Behind the Screens: Drugs and Social Media – Volteface

  By Megan Townsend| volteface.me@ 3 years on from DM for Details, this is where we’re at…In days gone by, the sale of drugs online was dominated by dark web monoliths such as the Silk Road and Alphabay. However, the proliferation of social media into everyday life has shifted the way we access illicit substances. In 2022, anyone with a smartphone and social media access can purchase drugs almost instantaneously. How prevalent is the issue of drugs on social media?

  By Megan Townsend · volteface.me

  Nov. 02, 2022

• Why do LGBTQ+ individuals have higher levels of drug use?

  By Megan Townsend| volteface.me@ Despite the limited data available on LGBTQ+ drug use, existing statistics suggest that these individuals use drugs at higher levels than straight people. The latest available information states that 2.6% of adults aged 16-59 use drugs at least once a month. However, when looking at LGBT individuals specifically, around 9% of this community use drugs ‘frequently’. Although we know that drug use is more common within this community, research often struggles to grasp why.

  By Megan Townsend · volteface.me

  Aug. 02, 2023

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GLAAD

GLAAD, originally the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, is a U.S.-based non-profit organization founded in 1985. It focuses on media monitoring and advocacy to promote fair and inclusive representation of LGBTQ+ communities in media and entertainment. With offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, GLAAD addresses discriminatory portrayals and works to foster cultural change. The organization operates through various initiatives, including media monitoring, advocacy campaigns, and public education. Key programs include the Media Reference Guide, which provides guidelines for respectful LGBTQ+ storytelling, and the Accelerating Acceptance Report, which tracks public opinion on LGBTQ+ issues. GLAAD also recognizes positive media portrayals through its Media Awards and responds to harmful media coverage in real time. It generates research reports, toolkits, and educational resources to support media professionals and activists. GLAAD collaborates with media outlets, corporate partners, and LGBTQ+ communities to drive systemic change and promote acceptance.