How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Owasso OK

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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(918) 430-0975
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Tulsa, OK
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3604 North Cincinatti Street
Tulsa, OK
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(918) 582-2131
1620 East 12th Street
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
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7950 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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4528 South Sheridan Road
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Center Point Inc.
(918) 425-7500
3637 North Lewis Street
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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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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Tulsa Center For Behavioral Health
(918) 293-2140
2323 South Harvard Street
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
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(918) 588-1900
550 South Peoria Avenue
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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(918) 610-3366
6848 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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(918) 252-5739
5649 South Garnett Road
Tulsa, OK
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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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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