How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Fort Bragg NC

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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Mendocino County
Substance Use Disorders Treatment
707-962-1113
790 South Franklin Street
Suite B
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Mendocino County
Substance Use Disorders Treatment
707-962-1113
790 South Franklin Street
Suite B
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, 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, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, TB screening, Child care for clients children, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services

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Raintree Clinic
(910) 323-2875
804 Stamper Road
Fayetteville, NC
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Carolina Treatment Center (CTC)
(910) 864-8739
3423 Melrose Road
Fayetteville, NC
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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Spanish

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Roxie Avenue Center
(910) 484-1212
1724 Roxie Avenue
Fayetteville, NC
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alternative Care Treatment Systems
(910) 438-0939
1329 Robinson Street
Fayetteville, NC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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LIFE Concepts
(910) 222-8901
2520 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents

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Cardinal Clinic
(910) 867-8889x227
1540 Purdue Drive
Fayetteville, NC
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Berryhill Maurice J
(910) 860-7008
806 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Cumberland County CommuniCare
(910) 829-9017
711B Executive Place
Fayetteville, NC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Pope Air Force Base
(910) 394-4700
43 MDOS/SGOHA
Pope AFB, NC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Peterkin and Associates
(910) 486-0335
131 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC
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(910) 635-0771
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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