How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Allen TX

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.

First Step Counseling Center
(214) 942-8808
900 East Park Boulevard
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Recovery Healthcare Corporation
(469) 467-9933
3400 Silverstone Street
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Hca Wysong Medical Center
(972) 548-5300
130 South Central Expressway
McKinney, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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Chinese, Spanish

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Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
(972) 981-8301
6110 West Parker Road
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Richardson Regional Medical Center
(972) 498-4000x4861
401 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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West Texas Counseling and
(972) 423-8532
1108 Dobie Drive #102
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Avenues Counseling Center
(972) 562-9647x210
201 West Louisiana Street
McKinney, TX
Hotline
(888) 711-8451
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Life Management Resources
(972) 985-7565
3131 Custer Road
Plano, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Green Oaks Behavior Healthcare
(972) 985-1599
4001 West 15th Street
Plano, TX
Hotline
(972) 991-9504
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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A Turning Point
(972) 234-8636
1701 North Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents

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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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