How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse River Falls WI

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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Kinnic Falls
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
715-426-5950 x106
900 South Orange Street
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Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Employment counseling or training, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Transitional housing or halfway house,
Kinnic Falls
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
715-426-5950 x106
900 South Orange Street
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Employment counseling or training, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Transitional housing or halfway house

Service Setting:Residential, Long-term residential

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Kinnic Falls
(715) 426-6330
215 East Broadway Street
River Falls, WI
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(800) 525-4712
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Substance abuse treatment
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Hudson Hospital
(715) 531-6752
405 Stage Line Road
Hudson, WI
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Substance abuse treatment
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(651) 437-4209
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 Recovery Program
(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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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Burkwood Inc
(715) 386-6125
615 Old Mill Road
Hudson, WI
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Substance abuse treatment, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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(651) 458-3757
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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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient

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(651) 734-9633
2042 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Faith Family Recovery Center
(651) 437-1628
1303 South Frontage Road
Hastings, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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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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