How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Babylon NY

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.

Town of Babylon Div of Drug and Al Svs
(631) 789-3700
400 Broadway
Amityville, NY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Seafield Services Inc
(631) 424-2900x102
37 John Street
Amityville, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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CG and D Alc/Addiction Services Inc
(631) 691-0769
45 Dixon Avenue
Amityville, NY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Nepenthe Inc
(631) 243-3062
435 Brook Avenue
Deer Park, NY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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(631) 434-7209
998 Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
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Pederson-Krag Center Inc
(631) 920-8250
240-A Long Island Avenue
Wyandanch, NY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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(631) 608-5610
400 Sunrise Highway
Amityville, NY
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Substance abuse , Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient

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Hope for Youth Family Service Center
(631) 842-7900
201 Dixon Avenue
Amityville, NY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Spanish

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Town of Islip Dept of Human Services
(631) 224-5330
401 Main Street
Islip, NY
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(631) 277-4700
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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(631) 436-6065
452 Suffolk Avenue
Brentwood, NY
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(631) 277-4700
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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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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