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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

Department of Health and Human Services published guidelines that warned against fast tapering due to the risk of suicide. She emphasizes that social workers play a critical role in helping people manage their chronic pain, as well as those who may have developed an opioid misuse disorder.

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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

Relias

As such, crisis intervention and prevention has never been more top of mind. To better understand the effects of the pandemic on crisis situations and the associated methods of prevention and intervention, we will discuss the following crisis situations: Substance use disorder. Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19.

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How to Get an Illinois DUI Evaluation

Gateway Foundation

Often, it consists of a substance use disorder screening to determine the extent of your involvement with drugs or alcohol. Some states require a substance use disorder evaluation before sentencing you for a DUI. Most states require people to undergo a DUI evaluation after a drunk driving conviction.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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Native American Healthcare Disparities: Challenges and Solutions

Relias

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) reported that 42.1% Many rely on Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that collaborates with tribal leaders to best serve the needs of AI/AN health. In 2019, the U.S. with 34.3%

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Substance use disorder. Substance use disorders and safety planning. The ramifications of these substance use disorders go beyond the individual. The families of those dealing with substance user disorders (SUDs) have also been shown to be greatly affected. But no two safety plans are, or should be, the same.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Substance use disorder. Substance use disorders and safety planning. The ramifications of these substance use disorders go beyond the individual. The families of those dealing with substance user disorders (SUDs) have also been shown to be greatly affected. But no two safety plans are, or should be, the same.