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  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Sexual identity spectrum is complex and extends beyond traditional lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) categories.
  • Substance use patterns in non-LGB identity groups remain poorly understood.
  • Understanding diverse sexual identities is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine substance use patterns across a spectrum of sexual identities.
  • To investigate substance use in individuals identifying with terms other than heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual, or those unsure of their identity.
  • To identify specific substances associated with different sexual identity groups.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (N=52,525).
  • Examination of past-year substance use (cannabis, hallucinogens, cocaine, inhalants, methamphetamine, prescription opioids, tranquilizers/sedatives, stimulants) across five sexual identity groups.
  • Sex-disaggregated analyses were conducted to explore gender-specific associations.

Main Results:

  • Substance use was significantly higher in all non-heterosexual identity groups compared to heterosexual individuals.
  • Bisexual and gay/lesbian individuals exhibited elevated odds for most substances, especially inhalants, hallucinogens, and cannabis.
  • Individuals using different terms or unsure of their identity showed increased odds for inhalants, hallucinogens, cannabis, and prescription tranquilizer/sedative misuse, with additional risks for stimulant misuse in the 'different terms' group.

Conclusions:

  • Findings expand understanding of substance use beyond established LGB categories.
  • Nuanced substance use patterns were identified among emerging sexual identity groups.
  • Results underscore the necessity for targeted screening and prevention strategies for diverse sexual identities.