How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Newtown PA

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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1990 North Woodbourne Road
Newtown, PA
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Substance abuse
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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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Trevose, PA
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Substance abuse
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(215) 348-8881
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Trevose, PA
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1609 Woodbourne Road
Levittown, PA
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Substance abuse
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(215) 638-5200x142
4833 Hulmeville Road
Bensalem, PA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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(215) 757-6916
4 Cornerstone Drive
Langhorne, PA
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Substance abuse
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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(215) 736-2861
868 West Bridge Street
Morrisville, PA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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(609) 882-7677
100 Scotch Road
Ewing, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(215) 547-1440
1609 South Woodbourne Road
Levittown, PA
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Substance abuse
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(215) 642-3230x104
3369 Progress Drive
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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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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