gays and lesbians seeking treatment for alcoholism face the stigma not only of being alcoholic, but also of being gay.

gays and lesbians seeking treatment for alcoholism face the stigma not only of being alcoholic, but also of being gay. Counselor homophobia has the ability to create a long term negative impact on the client. There is a time to focus on sexual orientation and a time to focus on alcoholism, and it is always important to understand the interplay of each upon the other.