Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In fact, a study in 2021-22 found that anxiety and depression rose sharply over December in 2021, and life satisfaction dropped between November and December that year reaching the lowest levels since March during lockdowns. But ensuring there’s rest and recovery time is also important as fatigue can affect our ability to think clearly.

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Pure Recovery California

JANUARY 24, 2020

Richard 38, had gone to twelve addiction treatment programs and failed every one of them. The underlying problem in his brain’s prefrontal cortex was the primary reason Richard couldn’t get any real benefit from a recovery program. “Many behaviors driven by addiction are real problems. He really wanted to quit.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Here are some differential diagnoses to consider in the evaluation of gambling disorder: Substance use disorders: Substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug addiction, may co-occur with gambling disorder. Have you used gambling to escape problems or cope with negative emotions like stress, guilt or anxiety?

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 29, 2023

Lynette Spencer is a member of NASW-IL: Opinion | Fear-fueled fictions: When anxious assumptions lead us astray Shaw Local News Network Anxiety disorders often go unnoticed , potentially causing detrimental consequences in relationships, education and work. Jocelyn Thompson is a member of NASW-CA: MIND Institute gets $4.7

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 13, 2022

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said Sabrina Spotorno, a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument , an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery. The Washington Blade.

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