How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Lisle IL

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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Alexander Zubenko and Associates
630-960-5860
 
4699 Auvergne Street
Suite 7
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Screening for tobacco use,
Alexander Zubenko and Associates
630-960-5860
4699 Auvergne Street
Suite 7
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Screening for tobacco use

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance

Robert A Moylan LCPC
(630) 355-9608
3333 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Croatian, Serbian, Spanish

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Central Park of Lisle/Sanya Syrstad
(630) 890-2226
3333 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Croatian, French, Italian, Serbian, Spanish

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Corporate Health Resource Center
(630) 719-9292
3550 Hobson Road
Woodridge, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Polish

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New Visions Counseling Services Inc
(630) 493-1100
6912 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Resurrection Addiction Services
(847) 493-3600
2001 Butterfield Road
Downers Grove, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Alexander Zubenko and Associates
(630) 960-5860
4699 Auvergne
Lisle, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Russian

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Woodridge Interventions
(630) 968-6477x73505
2221 West 64th Street
Woodridge, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Linden Oaks Hospital At Edward
(630) 305-5500
852 West Street
Naperville, IL
Hotline
(630) 305-5500
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Good Samaritan Hospital/North Pavilion
(630) 275-6185
3815 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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Care Clinics Inc
(630) 896-4650
121 North Washington Street
Naperville, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Polish, Spanish

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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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