SUICIDE, DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE HIGHER AMONG GAY TEEN-AGERS EAST BROWARD Edition

Being a homosexual teen-ager presents an increased amount of mental and physical challenges. Homosexual teens must decide whether to "come out" and admit their sexuality to others. If they choose to do so, they may face discrimination from those who are less accepting, which most likely re...

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Published inSun-sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Main Author LEAH GRIFFIN Hollywood Hills High
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Fort Lauderdale Tribune Publishing Company, LLC 08.01.1997
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Summary:Being a homosexual teen-ager presents an increased amount of mental and physical challenges. Homosexual teens must decide whether to "come out" and admit their sexuality to others. If they choose to do so, they may face discrimination from those who are less accepting, which most likely results in feelings of isolation. It is this discrimination which may lead to mental and physical abuse.