Steve Bennet-Martin
Steve Bennet-Martin
Sobering Numbers
Sobering Numbers
Sobering Numbers
Thursday 26th August 2021
Steve Martin-Bennet discusses alcohol statistics in the LGBT+ community, including binge drinking, heavy drinking, and suicide rates. Tune in for insights and support.
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Steve Bennet-Martin
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Crunching the Numbers: Alcohol and the LGBT+ Community
Alcoholism is very serious. That's what eventually had me get the help that I needed through Alcoholics Anonymous. It kills over 3 million people each year. Suicides involving alcohol actually kill more- and many of us already are aware- but suicide trends higher in the LGBT+ community overall, and so that also therefore increases the chances of alcohol-related suicides, unfortunately.
Ever wondered how alcohol impacts the LGBT+ community differently? In this eye-opening episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet dives into some hard-hitting statistics about alcohol use among LGBT+ individuals. With a mix of personal anecdotes and well-researched data, Steve sheds light on what constitutes 'one drink' and how binge drinking is defined. Did you know binge drinking means consuming four to five drinks in just two hours? And heavy drinking?
That's five binge sessions in a month or four to seven drinks per week. Steve reveals that LGBT+ adolescents are more prone to binge drinking than their straight peers, and that gay or bisexual men and women are more likely to develop alcohol use disorder. These aren't just numbers; they represent real lives affected by alcohol.
The episode also delves into the grim reality of how alcoholism claims over 3 million lives annually, with suicides involving alcohol contributing even more to this toll. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Steve emphasizes the importance of seeking support, particularly through Alcoholics Anonymous, for those grappling with alcohol dependency.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the LGBT+ community who wants to understand the broader impact of alcohol on their lives and find pathways to support and recovery.