article thumbnail

Behavioral Addictions: Treatment Strategies for Clinical Practice

University of Connecticut

This 2 session webinar will focus on the recognition of behavioral addiction through a deeper understanding of the theoretical framework of any addictive disorder. This 2 session webinar will focus on the recognition of behavioral addiction through a deeper understanding of the theoretical framework of any addictive disorder.

article thumbnail

NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. Addiction is one route that a social worker can pursue, and it typically requires a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) certification. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction? What are Opiates? Getty Images.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

One might wonder, why and how I shifted from community care-based healing work to becoming a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I had not imagined myself studying SUD, and hadn’t considered addiction a social justice issue. Clinical Social Worker Violeta A. But for many of us, this was culture.

article thumbnail

Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

That number included nearly 3% of all AI/AN youth between the ages of 12-17, indicating that Native Americans and opioid addiction will continue to be an issue in the coming years. Extreme hardship created susceptibility to addiction. These programs may lack sufficient resources for mental health and addiction treatment.

article thumbnail

Creating a Palliative Care Clinic for Patients with Cancer Pain and Substance Use Disorder

CAPC

An intervention founded on harm reduction principles in collaboration with addiction psychiatry for cancer-related pain.

article thumbnail

Ask An Expert: Fiona (Clinical Manager)

Living Sober

Today's expert is Fiona, the Clinical Manager of CareNZ addiction treatment service in Wellington. The post Ask An Expert: Fiona (Clinical Manager) first appeared on Living Sober. Ask An Expert: Fiona (Clinical Manager) was first posted on July 20, 2022 at 10:54 am. Mrs D: What services does Care NZ provide?

Clinic 52
article thumbnail

Ask An Expert: Fiona (Clinical Manager)

Living Sober

Today's expert is Fiona, the Clinical Manager of CareNZ addiction treatment service in Wellington. Mrs D: What is Care NZ's general approach when helping people with […] Ask An Expert: Fiona (Clinical Manager) was first posted on July 20, 2022 at 10:54 am. Mrs D: What services does Care NZ provide?

Clinic 52