Exploring Substance Use Disorders in the LGBTQIA+ Community: Intersectionality, Challenges, and Resilience

What unique challenges do LGBTQIA+ individuals face in addiction recovery—and how can we better support their healing? In this important episode, Antonio Matta speaks with Daniel Ingersoll, a certified substance use disorder counselor, about the intersection of addiction, stigma, and identity.

Together, they unpack how societal pressures and discrimination fuel substance use, and share affirming, evidence-based approaches for building resilience and fostering inclusive, empowering recovery spaces.

🎧 Press play to explore how understanding, allyship, and tailored care can transform recovery in the LGBTQIA+ community.