How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Cambria Heights 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.

North Shore Long Isl Jewish Health Sys
(516) 437-0440
40 Elmont Road
Elmont, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Queens Village Committee for Mental
(718) 712-7777
17733 Baisley Boulevard
Jamaica, NY
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(800) 216-5227
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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(718) 291-4844
162-04 South Road
Jamaica, NY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, DUI/DWI offenders
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Samaritan Village Inc
(718) 657-6195
8883 Van Wyck Expressway
Jamaica, NY
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS

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15905 Union Turnpike
Fresh Meadows, NY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Friends of Bridge Inc
(516) 825-4242
5-11 Pflug Place
Valley Stream, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Peninsula Counseling Center
(516) 872-9698
73 South Central Avenue
Valley Stream, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center
(718) 264-3740
8045 Winchester Boulevard
Queens Village, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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(718) 739-6600x346
8925 Parsons Boulevard
Jamaica, NY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(718) 969-7000
7839 Parsons Boulevard
Flushing, NY
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), 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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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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