How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Green Valley AZ

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.

Center for Behavioral Health
(520) 624-0250
368 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Southeastern AZ
(928) 865-4531
430 North Coronado Boulevard
Clifton, AZ
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(800) 586-9161
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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La Frontera Center
(520) 884-9920
502 West 29th Street
Tucson, AZ
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(520) 884-9920
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Southeastern AZ
(520) 281-9189
32 Boulevard Del Rey David
Nogales, AZ
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(520) 586-9161
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Community Medical Services LLC
(928) 763-7111
809 Hancock Road
Bullhead City, AZ
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Maverick House
(623) 931-5810
7022 North 48th Avenue
Glendale, AZ
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Guidance Center Inc
(928) 527-1899
2187 North Vickey Street
Flagstaff, AZ
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(928) 527-1899
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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La Frontera Center
(520) 884-8470
260 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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Intensive Treatment Systems Inc
(602) 248-0550
651 West Coolidge Street
Phoenix, AZ
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Phoenix VA Healthcare System
(602) 277-5551x7640
650 East Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ
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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, DUI/DWI offenders

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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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