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Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Transgender Communities: The Need for Trans‐Competent SUD Counselors and Facilities
Author(s) -
Oberheim S. Tyler,
DePue M. Kristina,
Hagedorn W. Bryce
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of addictions and offender counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2161-1874
pISSN - 1055-3835
DOI - 10.1002/jaoc.12027
Subject(s) - transgender , substance use , psychology , substance abuse , gender identity , identity (music) , sexual identity , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , social psychology , human sexuality , sociology , gender studies , psychoanalysis , physics , acoustics
Transgender individuals entering treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) may have unique needs related to their gender identity. This article provides a lens for viewing transgender clients and demonstrates the need for trans‐competent SUD counseling through a case illustration.