How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Acton MA

Some LGBT individuals may use intoxicants to cope with shame and other negative feelings. Some LGBT individuals learn to devalue themselves and value only heterosexual persons instead. The negative effects of heterosexism include: Self-blame for the victimization one has suffered.

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LA County Department of Public Health
Antelope Valley Rehabilitation Centers
661-223-8800
 
30500 Arrastre Canyon Road
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, TB screening, Do not treat opioid addiction, Housing services, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone),
LA County Department of Public Health
Antelope Valley Rehabilitation Centers
661-223-8800
30500 Arrastre Canyon Road
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, TB screening, Do not treat opioid addiction, Housing services, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone)

Service Setting:Residential, Long-term residential

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emerson Hospital
(978) 287-3520
133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner
Concord, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Advocates Community Counseling
(508) 485-9300
340 Maple Street
Marlborough, MA
Hotline
(508) 872-3333
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Portugese, Spanish

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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
(508) 875-5801x4102
214 Howard Street
Framingham, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Hurley House
(781) 891-4323
12 Lowell Street
Waltham, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Center for Family Development
(978) 459-2306
45 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Veterans Center for Addiction Trt
(781) 687-2354
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men

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Marlborough Hospital
(508) 486-5732
157 Union Street
Marlborough, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Lowell Community Health Center Inc
(978) 937-9448
17 Warren Street
Lowell, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Khmer, Portugese, Spanish

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Lowell House Inc
(978) 459-8656
555 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Khmer, Polish, Spanish

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Lowell House Inc
(978) 459-3371
102 Appleton Street
Lowell, MA
Hotline
(978) 459-8656
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse

How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse

When treating LGBT clients, it is helpful for providers to understand the effect of heterosexism on their LGBT clients. The role of heterosexism in the etiology of substance abuse is unclear. Heterosexism instills shame in LGBT individuals, causing them to internalize the homophobia that is directed toward them by society (Neisen, 1990, 1993). Some LGBT individuals may use intoxicants to cope with shame and other negative feelings. Some LGBT individuals learn to devalue themselves and value only heterosexual persons instead. The negative effects of heterosexism include the following:

• Self-blame for the victimization one has suffered

• A negative self-concept as a result of negative messages about homosexuality

• Anger directed inward resulting in destructive patterns such as substance abuse

• A victim mentality or feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness, and despair that interfere with leading a fulfilling life

• Self-victimization that may hinder emotional growth and development.

Recognizing that heterosexism is a type of victimization helps the counselor and client draw a parallel with recovery from other types of victimization, whether they are culturally or individually based. It is crucial that counselors and clients recognize that these effects result from prejudice and discrimination and are not a consequence of one’s sexuality. It is not surprising to find that many LGBT individuals in therapy repo...

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