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Staying in Active Addiction Is a Choice Even If Addiction Isn’t a Choice

Nnatasha Tracy

Staying in an active addiction is a choice. This is not to suggest that addiction itself is a choice -- it isn't -- addiction itself can be considered a mental illness, and an illness is never a choice. That said, when a person continues in their addiction, that is a choice. I wish people would acknowledge that.

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NASW Partners with Sesame Workshop for a Discussion on Parental Addiction

Social Work Blog

April Ferguson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. SW is a nonprofit impact organization whose mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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Adolescent Addiction

University of Connecticut

Historically mislabeled as a difficult population, this webinar will explore the characteristics of adolescent addiction, the recovery pitfalls, and effective treatment interventions that will engage your young clients. This training explores the unique elements of adolescent addiction and discusses the best ways to both prevent and treat it.

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What You Should Know About Pregnancy & Addiction

Sober Courage

This infographic is provided by Vanguard Behavioral Health Infographic PDF: What You Should Know About Pregnancy & Addiction Infographic Text-Only PDF: What You Should Know About Pregnancy & Addiction Sources:

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. In time, you’ll find that you can heal from addiction and create a healthier home environment for everyone. The Role of Friends In Addiction Recovery The importance of friendship in addiction recovery cannot be overstated.

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Introducing a community approach to practice with homelessness and addiction

Health & Social Care Workforce

This blog is the third in a series of three by The People’s Recovery Project (TPRP), a charity building sustained recovery for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. As a follow up to their involvement in the HSCWRU Strengthening adult safeguarding … Continue reading →

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Why Doesn’t Punishment Stop Addiction?

Gateway Foundation

Addiction is a medical condition, not a character flaw. Yet, despite the research and overwhelming evidence in favor of this position, drug addiction continues to be stigmatized. Here are a few reasons why punishing drug addiction doesn’t work: 1. As a result, punishment will not prevent or end addiction on a larger scale.