How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Piqua OH

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.

Miami County Recovery Council
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Sidney, OH
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Pickaway Area Recovery Services
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(419) 242-9577
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Bethesda Alcohol and Drug Trt Program
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Miami County Mental Health Center
(937) 335-7166
3130 North Dixie Highway
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Turning Point Counseling Services Inc
(330) 744-2991
611 Belmont Avenue
Youngstown, OH
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(330) 747-2695
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Christ Hospital
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3200 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
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(740) 284-7165
200 North 4th Street
Steubenville, OH
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(740) 264-1627
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Substance abuse
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Defiance, OH
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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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