How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse San Gabriel CA

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.

Family Counseling Services
(626) 308-1414
121 Santa Anita Street
San Gabriel, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Family Care Center/American Asian
(626) 287-3475
4022 North Rosemead Boulevard
Rosemead, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Cebuano, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog

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California Drug Consultants
(626) 844-0410
671 East Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Pacific Clinics
(626) 744-5230
2550 Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
Hotline
(877) 722-2737
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Spanish

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Casa De Las Amigas
(626) 792-2770
744 East Walnut Avenue
Pasadena, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Pacific Clinics Subst Abuse MH Servs
(626) 287-2988
9353 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA
Hotline
(877) 722-2737
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese

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BHC Alhambra Hospital Inc
(626) 286-1191
4619 North Rosemead Boulevard
Rosemead, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Absolute Control Transitional
(626) 792-8797
2331 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Armenian, Russian, Spanish

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Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and
(626) 795-9127x103
1245 East Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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CA Hispanic Commission Alc/Drug Abuse
(626) 444-9000
11411 Valley Road
El Monte, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
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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