Get help for substance misuse

Lesbians and other women who have sex with women are more likely to have alcohol use disorder and use illegal drugs than are other people. If you have concerns about alcohol or drug use, help is available. Talk to your health care provider. Many health care and mental health organizations focused on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community also offer substance use treatment or may be able to provide information about local resources.

If you smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products, quitting will greatly lower your risk of health problems. Talk to your health care provider about resources available to help you quit.