How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Rosharon TX

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.

Odyssey House Texas Inc
(713) 726-0922
5629 Grapevine Street
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Gulf Coast Center
(979) 849-2311
101 Tigner Street
Angleton, TX
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(979) 848-0933
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Wholistic Counseling Services Inc
(281) 403-0838
2503 South Main Street
Stafford, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Pathway to Recovery
(979) 549-0385
135 West Locust Street
Angleton, TX
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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), Outpatient
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Men

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S and S Counseling Svs and Assc Inc
(713) 981-0922
9000 West Bellfort Street
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Houston Launch Pad
(713) 667-1031
11810 Bay Cedar Drive
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, Criminal justice clients

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TRS Behavioral Care Inc
(281) 207-2425
10435 Greenbough Street
Stafford, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Fort Bend Regional Council on
(281) 207-2400
10435 Greenbough Street
Stafford, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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S and S Counseling Svs and Assc Inc
(713) 733-1500
4210 Kewanee Street
Houston, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Texas Prevention Network Inc
(713) 981-6063
10103 Fondren Road
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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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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