Recovery Centers of America Launches New Specialized Addiction Program for LGBTQIA+ Population in Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia

Authored by Dillon McClernon

Recovery Centers of America’s Capital Region treatment facility has launched a groundbreaking new program targeting addiction among the LGBTQIA+ community in the DC/MD/VA region. According to Recovery Centers of America (RCA), the specialized program is receiving strong support from sexual and gender minority patients. Currently, 10 % of all RCA Capital Region patients choose the new specialized substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program, called Acceptance. The Washington D.C. area RCA facility is part of an extensive national addiction treatment network offering affordable, accessible evidence-based SUD treatment.

People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQIA+) often face social stigma, discrimination, and other challenges not encountered by the heterosexual and cisgender community.  These major challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ population can include harassment and violence. Consequently, sexual minorities are at increased risk for various behavioral health issues, including substance use disorder.

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Authored by

Dillon McClernon

Dillon currently serves as the Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at RCA. After his tenure as Chief Communications Officer and senior advisor to RCA, he opted for a full-time position at RCA where he could build a new team linking sales and marketing to directly impact RCA’s mission of saving 1 million lives.