| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Furthermore, alcohol and other drugs can become a mechanism for coping with social stigma and internalized homophobia (Cabaj, 1996; Cheng, 2003; Ratner, 1993) This is exacerbated by the fact that the gay bar is one of the most accessible routes into the lesbian and gay community for individuals coming out or exploring their sexual identity (Cheng; Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, 2001).
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