How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Hillside NJ

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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567 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ
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Substance abuse
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(973) 373-2010
57-59 New Street
Irvington, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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2143 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ
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Union, NJ
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(973) 623-3386x310
50-56 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ
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Intervention Specialist LLC
(908) 289-0700
453 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Bridge Inc
(973) 372-2624x18
1065 Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NJ
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Gannon Counseling
(908) 964-4233
463 Chestnut Street
Union, NJ
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(908) 964-4233
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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New Hope Behavioral Health Center
(973) 373-5100
277-285 Coit Street
Irvington, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
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Greater Essex Counseling Services
(973) 623-7878
30 Clinton Street
Newark, NJ
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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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