How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Navarre FL

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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Twelve Oaks Treatment Center
855-995-3131
2068 Healthcare Avenue
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Twelve Oaks Treatment Center
855-995-3131
2068 Healthcare Avenue
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Naltrexone (oral), Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, Interim services for clients, TB screening, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Acupuncture, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing, Nicotine replacement therapy, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing

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Twelve Oaks Alc/Drug Treatment Center
(850) 939-1200x212
2068 Healthcare Avenue
Navarre, FL
Hotline
(800) 622-1255
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Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 437-8900
6024 Spikes Way
Milton, FL
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(800) 750-6682
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gulf Coast Treatment Center
(850) 863-4160
1015 Mar Walt Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 609-1004
1 11th Avenue
Shalimar, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Total Rehab Services
(305) 644-7294
14505 Commerce Way
Miami Lakes, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Friary
(850) 932-9375
4400 Hickory Shores Boulevard
Gulf Breeze, FL
Hotline
(850) 438-1617
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Bridgeway Center Inc
(850) 833-7400
137 Hospital Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL
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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, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Cordova Counseling Center
(850) 474-9882
4400 Bayou Boulevard
Pensacola, FL
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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, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc
(772) 221-4088
1111 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Restoration House
(772) 468-7900
609 North 7th Street
Fort Pierce, FL
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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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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