National Institute on Drug Abuse

Substance Recovery · Alaska · Free

NIDA — federal research on drug abuse and addiction including LGBTQ+ populations. Useful for queer people who've tried 12-step but found the rooms straight-by-default and hostile to identity work. Sober social events (queer sober dance nights, hikes, brunches) are organized in most metros. Sober dating, friendship, and sex are real challenges in queer culture; affirming therapists work with this directly. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Alaska residents and allies.

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