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The Dangers of Problem Gambling

Gateway Foundation

Around 2 million adults in the United States meet the criteria for severe gambling addiction. 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous What to Do to Help Yourself or a Loved One Get Help for Gambling Addiction at Gateway 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous Pathological gambling can have a severe impact on a person’s well-being.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

Social Work Blog

They also provide education around potential harm due to misuse and use treatment modalities that are flexible and work for both harm reduction and abstinence. Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Best Practices for the Prevention and Treatment of Risky Drinking in Girls/Women of Childbearing Age.

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15 Lies Gamblers Tell

Gateway Foundation

If you’re unsure if your loved one has a gambling addiction, one of the signs that the behavior has become more than a casual occurrence includes lying about their gambling. Learn more about common lies gamblers tell others and themselves and how to help someone with this addiction. Why Do Compulsive Gamblers Lie?

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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. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.

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Can Eating Disorders Change?

MQ Mental Health

Life hasn’t gotten better in my ongoing journey of recovery from eating disorders. No wonder people thought it was about self-will or will power. I learned about addiction and how food can be an addiction much like alcoholism. The biggest change that is possible is recovery. But it’s certainly got ‘different’.

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Can Eating Disorders Change?

MQ Mental Health

Life hasn’t gotten better in my ongoing journey of recovery from eating disorders. No wonder people thought it was about self-will or will power. I learned about addiction and how food can be an addiction much like alcoholism. The biggest change that is possible is recovery. But it’s certainly got ‘different’.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. Monitor interventions Social workers monitor interventions that have been put in place to ensure they are helping the person and their family. Social work and medication 7.Support