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Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

Addiction recovery lasts long after the initial treatment, which means your care must continue as well. Addiction treatment occurs in two main stages. The first stage involves detoxification and withdrawal management during either inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment. What Is Continuing Care?

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

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. Using motivational interviewing strategies and people-first language can help guide the conversation.

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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. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

MDMA Addiction and Withdrawal. The research on the risk of addiction to MDMA is varied. Still, there are plenty of signs that it has the potential to be just as addictive as other substances, mainly since it affects the same neurotransmitter systems as other drugs — norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. MDMA Treatment Options.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug dealing typically starts as a way for users like Larry to make enough money to feed their addiction. People in poverty have fewer opportunities around assets such as education, interview practice, resume help, or the proper clothing for an interview. He lived in section 8 housing, which is for low-income people.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug dealing typically starts as a way for users like Larry to make enough money to feed their addiction. People in poverty have fewer opportunities around assets such as education, interview practice, resume help, or the proper clothing for an interview. He lived in section 8 housing, which is for low-income people.