How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Grand Ledge MI

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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(517) 323-8149
4601 West Saginaw Street
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Reality Counseling Services
(517) 484-4997
610 East Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Glass House
(517) 482-2028
419 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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(517) 346-8270
812 East Jolly Road
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Seniors/older adults, Women, Criminal justice clients
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Psychological Associates in Rehab
(517) 887-9801
3960 Patient Care Drive
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Cristo Rey Community Center
(517) 372-4700
1717 North High Street
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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(517) 364-7740x47749
1210 West Saginaw Street
Lansing, MI
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(517) 364-7603
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Men
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(517) 485-1877
1311 South Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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(517) 882-4000x123
4287 Five Oaks Drive
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents

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(517) 394-0004
3300 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI
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Substance abuse
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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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