Heavy drinking is also associated with LGB youths and may reflect their stress, victimization, and internalized homophobia. However, the amount of outness also plays a role in determining the frequency of alcohol consumption. In many cases, forming an identity is a challenge, especially for teens within the gay community. This is especially true if the teenager is at risk of bullying. According to one study, Jeremy Gibbs found that heavy drinkers are more likely to be female than males..