Table of Contents

Part I: The Alienated and Divided Self of the Gay and Bisexual Man
Chapter 1: The Four Losses of Gay Men: Family, Perception, Dignity, and Connection
Chapter 2: Gay and Bisexual Polydrug Takers—The Living and the Dead
Chapter 3: The “Down Low” Bisexual Man and His Haunted Life
Chapter 4: Childhood Sexual Abuse: Tragically Common for Gay Men
Part II: Bio-Psycho-Social Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Men
Chapter 5: The Biological, PTSD: The Gay Community Can Learn from Veterans
Chapter 6: The Psychological, Relief for Gay Men by Reconciling the Divided Self Chapter 7: The Social, Spirituality vs. Science: Why Should We Remain Hopeful?
Part III: The Controversies and Contradictions in Recovery
Chapter 8: Disease, Disorder, and the Disorders: What’s the Difference?
Chapter 9: Reflections: A Failure of Imagination in Helping the Gay Community?

About the Author

Paul Schulte is assistant professor at the Hong Kong University as well as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Reviews

Schulte’s book weaves together a sensitive synopsis of gay life, history, and the prevalence of substance abuse in our subculture. He masterfully highlights issues pertaining to trauma and dual hiding. All clinicians working with gay men will enjoy learning about the psychological and spiritual dimensions, including strategies for healing for this population.
*Rick Miller, PhD, LICSW, author of Unwrapped: Integrative Therapy with Gay Men…the Gift of Presence*

"In Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts, Paul Schulte artfully combines a clear scientific understanding of the challenges gay and bisexual addicts face along with an intimate depiction of the human suffering involved. Filled with practical implications and useful information, this book is an invaluable resource for these men struggling with addiction, their families, and the professionals who serve them. Schulte sheds light on an important and complex topic that has too often been neglected and misunderstood.”
*Diane R. Gehart, PhD, California State University, Northridge*

“Paul Schulte’s treatise on stimulant use in the lives of gay and bisexual men is remarkable for its poignancy: addiction is brain disease. Paul captures how uniquely well methamphetamine fits with the behavioral and emotional deficits in the lives of American gay and bisexual men. More importantly, he demonstrates that there can be a fulfilling and meaningful life for gay and bisexual men who engage in recovery from methamphetamine addiction.”
*Steve Shoptaw, PhD, psychologist and Professor in the UCLA Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences*