How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Lahaina 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.

Malama Na Makua A Keiki
(808) 877-7117
388 Ano Street
Kahului, HI
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Ka Hale Pomaikai
(808) 558-8480x3
P.O. Box 1895
Kaunakakai, HI
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(808) 558-8480x1
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Hawaiian

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YMCA of Honolulu
(808) 848-2494
1039 South King Street
Honolulu, HI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Micronesian

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Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health
(808) 668-2277
89-188 Farrington Highway
Waianae, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Po`ailani Inc
(808) 263-3500
75-5759 Kuakini Highway
Kailua Kona, HI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Italian

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Aloha House Inc
(808) 871-1314
730 Lanai Avenue
Lanai City, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hale Ho''okupa''a
(808) 553-3231
450 Ala Malama Street
Kaunakakai, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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YMCA Outreach Services
(808) 848-2494
94-1211 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Micronesian

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Paradise Recovery LLC
(866) 478-9898
1050 Bishop Street
Honolulu, HI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Aloha House Inc
(808) 579-9584
4593 Ike Drive
Makawao, HI
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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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