It seems the Drugs of choice have changed. I lived in Florida for a few years and Coke use was very prevailant. When a person comes out they feel a freedom that they thought would never happen. It's a time of experimenting with all kinds of things. The different scenes, drag, leather, preppie, uniforms, etc.
Drugs are in there too.
Tracy Unfortunately, yes. It is insulting to me, and to the entire community of gay people, to say that in order to fully grasp the gay experience one must use recreational or illegal drugs. I am not saying it is right, but it is a fact, so teach responsible use about drugs that are not physically addictive. Karen I never did get involved with any kind of drug use through all the termoils of coming out finally by the age of 28. Many people I knew did use drugs and alcahol to mask what they were feeling.