How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Cottage Grove MN

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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651-777-5222
8451 East Point Douglas Road
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New Choices for Recovery
Canvas Health
651-777-5222
8451 East Point Douglas Road
Suite 300
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Domestic violence services - family or partner

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7501 80th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN
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Substance abuse
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(651) 925-8200
6043 Hudson Road
Woodbury, MN
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(651) 437-8200
223 Sibley Street
Hastings, MN
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Hastings, MN
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(651) 437-4209
1294 East 18th Street
Hastings, MN
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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)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Anthony Louis Center
(651) 731-0031
7700 Hudson Road
Woodbury, MN
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1294 East 18th Street
Hastings, MN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Cochran
(651) 437-4585
1294 East 18th Street
Hastings, MN
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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)
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Regions Hospital/New Connections Prog
(651) 480-1180
1250 Highway 55
Hastings, MN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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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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