Studies show that transgendered individuals are at high risk for substance use problems. It
is important to identify the unique needs and concerns of these individuals and culturally
sensitive programs that will be successful in recruiting and retaining these individuals in
drug abuse treatment services. This involves incorporating the needs of services from the
perspectives of both the transgendered community and health-care professionals. It is the
purpose of this article to discuss transgenderism as well as the substance use problems and …