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	Podcast:		SBS News In Depth
	Episode:		Calls for better support for LGBTIQ+ community on substance abuse issues
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:09:55
	Publish Date:		2026-02-27 06:59:00
	Description:		Mardi Gras is an occasion for celebration - a time to party for LGBTIQ+ communities. But Mardi Gras events can also invite risky behaviours. There are higher rates of substance use in LGBTIQ+ communities compared to the general population, coupled with a reluctance to seek help from healthcare professionals. Experts are calling for stronger investment in culturally safe care to improve access to appropriate support.
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