How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Wailuku HI

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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Maui Champ Clinic Inc
808-249-8784
 
270 Waiehu Beach Road
Suite 115
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Detoxification, Methadone maintenance, Methadone detoxification, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening,
Maui Champ Clinic Inc
808-249-8784
270 Waiehu Beach Road
Suite 115
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Detoxification, Methadone maintenance, Methadone detoxification, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid

Malama Na Makua A Keiki
(808) 877-7117
388 Ano Street
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Hale Ho`okupa`a
(808) 553-3231
2175 Lihi Pali Avenue
Hoolehua, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Hina Mauka/Teen Care
(808) 627-7747x2347
95-1200 Meheula Parkway
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Hina Mauka/Teen Care
(808) 377-7744x293
4680 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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YMCA of Honolulu
(808) 848-2494
91-884 Fort Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Micronesian

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Aloha House Inc
(808) 579-9584
4593 Ike Drive
Makawao, HI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Big Island Substance Abuse Council
(808) 969-9994
54-3611 Akoni Pule Highway
Kapaau, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Big Island Substance Abuse Council
(808) 327-4300x460
74-5000 Puohulihuli Street
Kailua Kona, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Hina Mauka-Teen Care
(808) 241-3200
4431 Nohou Street
Lihue, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
(808) 433-8700
Building 673
Schofield Barracks, HI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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