It
has been estimated that as many as one out of every three gays and lesbians
-- that's over eight million of us -- struggle with the disease of chemical
dependency every day.
(courtesy
of Pride Institute)
Under the tremendous
pressure of guilt, hate, and fear of discovery all around us, many lesbians
and gays turn to alcohol or drugs in an attempt to escape from the strain
of trying to balance being gay and living in a hostile world. I know
- I was there.
If
you feel you or someone you know might have a problem with alcohol or
drugs, please take a moment to answer a few questions provided by Pride
Institute.
Please
Note: The ideas, opinions, and views expressed in our pages reflect
Phil's experience, strength, and hope. If you can't reconcile something
he says with the Big Book "Alcoholics Anonymous", please
feel free to ignore it.
Phil
does NOT speak for nor represent Alcoholics Anonymous.