How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Glen Ellyn 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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Glen Ellyn, IL
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Treatment Centers of Illinois
(630) 705-0556
305 South Main Street
Lombard, IL
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Amanecer Inc
(630) 480-0058
25 West 560 Geneva Road
Carol Stream, IL
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Substance abuse
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Villa Park, IL
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Confidential DUI Services
(708) 222-0003
17 W662 Butterfield Road
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Pape and Associates
(630) 668-8710
618 S West Street
Wheaton, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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DuPage County Psychological Services
(630) 407-6400
505 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL
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Outpatient
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Tricon Counseling Centers
(630) 933-9556
380 South Schmale Road
Carol Stream, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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(630) 675-7686
2 Mid America Plaza
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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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, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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(630) 653-4000
27 West 350 High Lake Road
Winfield, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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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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