How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Inman SC

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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(864) 235-2335
2700 East Phillip Road
Greer, SC
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Recovery Concepts of the Carolina
(864) 306-8533
1653 East Main Street
Easley, SC
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Medical University of South Carolina
(843) 792-5212
67 President Street
Charleston, SC
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Three Rivers Behavioral Health
(803) 796-9911
2900 Sunset Boulevard
West Columbia, SC
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187 West Broad Street
Spartanburg, SC
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155 Brozzini Court
Greenville, SC
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GateWay Counseling Center
(864) 833-6500
219 Human Services Road
Clinton, SC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(864) 852-3306
504 North Mine Street
Mc Cormick, SC
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(843) 777-4200
701 Cashua Ferry Road
Darlington, SC
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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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