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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

Substance Abuse and Social Work: Working with People Struggling With Addiction: This article explains how social workers can support those struggling with addiction, from helping them access substance abuse treatment to providing emotional support throughout the process of recovery. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. They keep their promises and follow through on commitments.

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News Items – March 9, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Crafts Proposes Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Treatment The Lincoln County News Attracting social workers to the state can help improve Mainers’ access to addiction and mental health treatment, including in schools and in the justice system, Crafts, a licensed social worker, said. Lydia Crafts is a member of NASW-ME: Rep.

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News Items – March 9, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Crafts Proposes Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Treatment The Lincoln County News Attracting social workers to the state can help improve Mainers’ access to addiction and mental health treatment, including in schools and in the justice system, Crafts, a licensed social worker, said. Lydia Crafts is a member of NASW-ME: Rep.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

FAVOR has developed a language that social workers and others can use to talk with the public and policymakers about recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. EP13: Facing the Opioid Crisis [Podcast]: Opioid addiction has become a public health crisis in the United States.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

FAVOR has developed a language that social workers and others can use to talk with the public and policymakers about recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. He recommends that we look at the opioid addiction pandemic through a harm-reduction lens, rather than a punitive one.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending June 6, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Also pending before the New York State Legislature: A bill to replace anonymous reporting with confidential reporting. Imagine if we approached someone with uncontrolled diabetes and said, 'Listen, if your baby's born weighing 12 pounds because you have uncontrolled diabetes, you may have child welfare involvement,'" Patrick said.