How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Carpentersville IL

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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Inroads Counseling and DUI Center
847-844-1982
 
150 South Kennedy Drive
Suite 16-A
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing,
Inroads Counseling and DUI Center
847-844-1982
150 South Kennedy Drive
Suite 16-A
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance

Inroads Counseling and DUI Center
(847) 844-1982
150 South Kennedy Drive
Carpentersville, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Associates in Behavioral Health Care
(847) 791-4384
765 South Route 31
West Dundee, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
(847) 741-2600
675 Varsity Drive
Elgin, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Men

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Abacus Program
(847) 742-0413
555 Tollgate Street
Elgin, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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A New Way of Life Inc
(847) 639-6420
720 Industrial Drive
Cary, IL
Hotline
(815) 334-5000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Professional Consultations, Inc.
(800) 428-7260
745 South 8th Street
West Dundee, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Renz Addiction Counseling Center
(847) 742-3545
2 American Way
Elgin, IL
Hotline
(847) 742-4033
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Saint Joseph Hospital
(847) 695-3200x5763
77 North Airlite Street
Elgin, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Direct Counseling Inc
(815) 337-9030
9241 South State Route 31
Lake In The Hills, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Renz Addiction Counseling Center
(630) 837-6445
1535 Burgundy Parkway
Streamwood, IL
Hotline
(847) 742-4033
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Men

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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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