How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Inver Grove Heights 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.

Avalon/Eagan
(651) 454-2833
1230 Eagan Industrial Road
Eagan, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Haven in Woodbury Outpatient Program
(651) 734-9633
2042 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Valhalla Place
(651) 925-8200
6043 Hudson Road
Woodbury, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicio
(651) 379-4200
797 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Regions Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
(651) 254-4804
445 Etna Street
Saint Paul, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Margarets House
(651) 686-0518
2535 Condon Court
Mendota Heights, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Anthony Louis Center
(651) 731-0031
7700 Hudson Road
Woodbury, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Hazelden Fellowship Club
(651) 292-2400
680 Stewart Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
Hotline
(800) 257-7810
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient

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Saint Joseph Hospital Healtheast
(651) 254-1247
398 Totem Road
St. Paul, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Ramsey County Receiving Center
(651) 266-4009
155 East 2nd Street
Saint Paul, MN
Services Provided
Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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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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