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The study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators faced by sexual minority individuals in accessing addiction treatment services.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Barriers and facilitators to accessing addiction treatment services for sexual minority (LGBQ+) people: systematic review

Key Points

The study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators faced by sexual minority individuals in accessing addiction treatment services.
Systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies
Analysis of barriers and facilitators across global contexts
Comparison of varying access issues over time periods
Identified common barriers impacting access to services for LGBQ+ individuals
Highlighted facilitators that could improve access to treatment
Proposed practical changes to enhance service access and reduce health inequity

Abstract

Although barriers and facilitators vary across global contexts and time periods, both qualitative and quantitative research highlighted similar key issues. Implementing practical changes to address these may improve sexual minority people's access to addiction services, reducing the burden of addiction-related health inequity for this community.

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