LGBTQ youth more likely to use drugs due to discrimination and harassment.

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An estimated 3.2 million youth, aged 8-18, are LGBTQ in America, reported the Williams Institute.

Studies have shown that this demographic of young people are more likely to use illicit drugs – more than two times more than their non-LGBTQ peers, according to Desert Hope.

The addiction treatment program puts minority stress at fault for…