A timely reference that addresses the unique issues of gay men in
recovery. Winner of the 2012 Independent Book Publishers
Association Benjamin Franklin Award -- GLBT Category! Gay Men and
Substance Abuse fills a tremendous void, serving as a valuable
resource for gay men, professionals, concerned partners, friends,
and family members in need of solid information and
guidance.Whether faced with a traumatic coming out process, caught
up in personal struggles with body image, engulfed in the club
culture, or navigating a family system that does not accept his
sexuality, a gay man struggling with substance abuse or addiction
often faces cultural and personal challenges unique to his life
experiences. Yet many men and their loved ones in search of help
are forced to adjust to a traditional treatment system, or
self-help groups that center on heterosexual relationships, and
family groups that neglect to include partners or address what can
be a uniquely challenging family dynamic.By exploring the social
and psychological factors that play into homosexual men's
addictions, nationally certified treatment counselor Michael
Shelton presents a timely, comprehensive look at best practices in
meeting the unique needs of gay men in recovery, offering keen
insight on a range of issues, including: such common therapeutic
approaches as motivational enhancement therapy and 12 Step
strategiessuccessful relapse prevention protocolstools for recovery
from co-occurring sexual disordersthe importance of a loved one's
role with regard to intervention and supportthe complicated
relationship between gay male drug use and sexual behaviorhow to
talk knowledgeably, and with care and sensitivityAbout the author
Michael Shelton, M.S., C.A.C., is a nationally certified treatment
counselor and does clinical work with males with substance abuse
and sexual disorders at four facilities in Philadelphia. He's the
author of four other books, including Boy Crazy: Why Monogamy Is So
Hard for Gay Men and What You Can Do About It.
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