How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Palatine IL

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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Bridge Youth and Family Services
847-359-7490
721 South Quentin Road
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, 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, Do not treat opioid addiction,
Bridge Youth and Family Services
847-359-7490
721 South Quentin Road
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, 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, Do not treat opioid addiction

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Bridge Youth and Family Services
(847) 359-7490
721 South Quentin Road
Palatine, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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Therapeutic Interventions Inc
(847) 991-4800x27
1645 Hicks Road
Rolling Meadows, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
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Families and Adolescents In Recovery
(847) 359-5192
1995 Hicks Road
Rolling Meadows, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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Omni Youth Services
(847) 541-0199
210 North Wolf Road
Wheeling, IL
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(847) 353-1500
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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Polish, Russian, Spanish

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Adult Counseling and Educational Servs
(847) 593-6201
415 East Golf Road
Arlington Heights, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Rolling Meadows Counseling Center
(847) 991-5710
1835 Hicks Road
Rolling Meadows, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Omni Youth Services
(847) 253-6010
1616 North Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL
Hotline
(847) 353-1500
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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Polish, Russian, Spanish

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Northwest Community Hospital
(847) 618-2700
901 West Kirchoff Road
Arlington Heights, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Arlington Center for Recovery LLC
(847) 427-9680
1655 S Arlington Heights Road 200
Arlington Heights, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Counseling Center of Illinois
(773) 777-6767
115 South Wilke Road
Arlington Heights, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Polish, Russian, Serbian, 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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