“Latinx” is a gender-neutral term used instead of “Latino” and “Latina” that refers to individuals of Latin American descent. Latinx and sexual minority youth (SMY) report higher rates of alcohol use than white and heterosexual youth. New research finds that Latinx SMY experience and cope with discrimination in unique ways, which can have an impact on their alcohol treatment response. These findings will be shared at the 48th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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