Sunday, May 24, 2009
Launch of Count Me In Too Drug and Alcohol report
June 18 sees the launch of the Count Me In Too report into drug and alcohol use among LGBT people drawn from the experiences, views and needs of 847 local LGBT people.This final and tenth Count Me In Too report is the culmination of three years partnership working, research and analysis led by the University of Brighton and Spectrum with input from the city’s statutory and voluntary sector drug and alcohol agencies and community stakeholders.
The findings and recommendations will be available for the first time at this event, and can be downloaded after the launch from www.countmeintoo.co.uk
A major literature review published in 2008 concluded that “LGB people are at significantly higher risk of substance misuse than heterosexuals” and the 2008 National Drugs Strategy called for action by local commissioners to “determine patterns of drug use and service needs of LGBT people”.
This event will provide evidence of local needs from which to base future action. Thursday 18 June at 6pm, at the Sussex Education Centre, Millview Hospital, Neville Road, Hove.
Contact Spectrum for further information or for access needs. Tel 01273 723123 or email info@spectrum-lgbt.org
For more information about Count Me In Too view:
www.countmeintoo.co.uk
