How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Kapaa HI

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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Hina Mauka/Teen Care
Kapaa High School
808-821-4401 x183
4695 Mailihuna Road
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Do not treat opioid addiction, Screening for tobacco use,
Hina Mauka/Teen Care
Kapaa High School
808-821-4401 x183
4695 Mailihuna Road
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Do not treat opioid addiction, Screening for tobacco use

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Hina Mauka/Teen Care
Kapaa Middle School
808-821-4470 x196
4867 Olohena Road
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Do not treat opioid addiction, Screening for tobacco use,
Hina Mauka/Teen Care
Kapaa Middle School
808-821-4470 x196
4867 Olohena Road
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Do not treat opioid addiction, Screening for tobacco use

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Alcoholic Rehab Services of Hawaii Inc
(808) 821-4470x196
4867 Olohena Road
Kapaa, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Hina Mauka/Teen Care
(808) 274-3173x241
3577 Lala Road
Lihue, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Alcoholic Rehab Services of Hawaii Inc
(808) 245-8883x22
2970 Haleko Road
Lihue, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Alcoholic Rehab Services of Hawaii Inc
(808) 447-2913
350 Sumner Street
Honolulu, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Habilitat Inc
(808) 235-3691
45-035 Kuhonu Place
Kaneohe, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Hina Mauka-Teen Care
(808) 241-3200
4431 Nohou Street
Lihue, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Ke Ala Pono Recovery Center
(808) 246-0663
4374 Kukui Grove Street
Lihue, HI
Hotline
(808) 651-8269
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Hina Mauka/Teen Care
(808) 394-1278
511 Lunalilo Home Road
Honolulu, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Wahiawa Middle School
(808) 848-2494
275 Rose Street
Wahiawa, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Micronesian

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Alcoholic Rehab Services of Hawaii Inc
(808) 338-6810x119
9707 Tsuchiya Road
Waimea, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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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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