Are LGBT high school students more likely to use illicit substances?

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Are LGBT high school students more likely to use illicit substances?

It’s not easy being a teenager. Teens have to cope with the often chaotic onset of physical, psychological and emotional changes. For teens in high school, there’s the added pressure to perform academically. LGB (lesbian, gay, bisexual) high school students face additional stress factors, including stigma and discrimination due to their sexual orientation and gender identity.

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