How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Kendallville IN

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.

Northeastern Center Inc
(260) 347-4400
1930 East Dowling Street
Kendallville, IN
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(260) 347-4400
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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

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Addiction Recovery Centers Inc
(260) 463-2999
111 West Spring Street
LaGrange, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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(260) 894-7179
1150 Lincolnway South
Ligonier, IN
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Northeastern Center Inc
(260) 463-7144
2155 North State Road 9
Lagrange, IN
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(800) 790-0118
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, German, Spanish

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Southwest IN Mental Health Center Inc
(812) 476-5437
60 South Stockwell Road
Evansville, IN
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(812) 423-7791
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Servs Inc
(260) 636-6884
101 East Park Street
Albion, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Porter Starke Services Inc
(574) 772-4040
1003 Edgewood Drive
Knox, IN
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Adolescents

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Fairbanks Hospital
(317) 849-8222
8102 Clearvista Parkway
Indianapolis, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Women, Men

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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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