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Therapists, counsellors and researchers looking into the alcohol and drug problems of homosexuals report that there have been inappropriate treatment and lack of facilities. This is slowly changing. The specific needs of gays were first recognized by Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), which by forming the splinter group of Gay A.A., provides the most support for gay alcoholics. The specific needs of gays with alcohol problems are discussed, as are intervention procedures and lack of knowledge—especially in the area of drugs other than alcohol.

The mass media tend to shape the values and opinions of their audience as well as reflect the culture in which they exist. The comics have long been an integral part of the media, appealing to a wide range of age and social class. As such, they could have considerable effect on attitudes and behaviours regarding alcohol consumption. In this paper, we examine the comic strips appearing in the daily newspapers before, during and up to the end of the Prohibition era in the United States, to see how alcohol was portrayed during this period when its manufacture and sale were prohibited.

The gay bar is the centre of social life for many homosexuals. Since drinking problems are reported to be greater among the homosexual population than the general public, a description of the gay bars is provided as a possible starting point for studying the problem. Using the available literature, an international and a North American gay bar guide, and ten years participant observation, we describe the bars and the drinking and other behaviours of their clientele.