Addiction, Recovery and Substance Abuse

Opioid Addiction Is Here to Stay

Famcare

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“Opioid addiction is here to stay,” said a social work professor we recently interviewed. “ But as long as we turn away from the horrors of this widespread addiction and choose to remain in denial, we will not make a concerted effort to widely administer treatment.

Addiction

Addiction Substance Abuse Interviewing Disorder

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

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

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.

Recovery

Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction

How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

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. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

Disorder

Disorder Addiction Recovery Empathy

How to Get an Illinois DUI Evaluation

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 19, 2024

Substance Use Disorder (Misuse) Subtle Screening Inventory: This questionnaire involves determining the severity of your addiction and your willingness to make lifestyle changes. High risk: If you show signs of a substance use disorder, your evaluator will assign high risk even if you don’t have prior DUI convictions.

Addiction

Addiction Treatment Planning Disorder Sobriety

All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In various settings, social workers help people manage everyday life challenges and larger problems, from mental health, to poverty, to trauma recovery. It covers topics such as helping elderly individuals access benefits, understanding age-related illnesses, addressing elder abuse and developing end-of-life plans.

Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics Substance Abuse Justice and Corrections Social Worker

Alcohol and the Immune System — What You Should Know

Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Alcohol’s effect on the immune system can also affect cancer recovery. If you find it challenging to limit or stop your alcohol intake, it may be time to seek help for alcohol addiction. Contact Gateway Foundation for Help With Alcohol Addiction. However, it’s best to limit your alcohol intake as much as possible.

Addiction

Addiction Recovery Substance Abuse Administration

December Difficulties: Common Christmas Concerns To Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But ensuring there’s rest and recovery time is also important as fatigue can affect our ability to think clearly. An increase in the number of meals out with colleagues or at parties might also be challenging to recovery. Social connection can be important in preventing and alleviating depression. How to help yourself?

Mental Health

Mental Health Disorder Anxiety Depression

What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

Social Worker

Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional

September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

Recovery

Recovery Substance Abuse Child Welfare Harm Reduction

“Maybe we're just too damn intrusive": Tracing the take-the-child-and-run mentality that has endangered Massachusetts children for more than a century

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

First, in more than two-thirds of all Massachusetts cases, no substance abuse of any kind is even alleged. Second, all substance use isn’t opioids. There is no breakdown of how often the substance at issue is one that is now legal in Massachusetts: marijuana. That, too, fails for several reasons. the White House.

Foster Care

Foster Care Child Welfare Domestic Violence Welfare

September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

Recovery

Recovery Substance Abuse Child Welfare Harm Reduction

The Truth About Why Your Brain Drives Your Behavior and Addiction

Pure Recovery California

JANUARY 24, 2020

Richard 38, had gone to twelve addiction treatment programs and failed every one of them. The underlying problem in his brain’s prefrontal cortex was the primary reason Richard couldn’t get any real benefit from a recovery program. “Many behaviors driven by addiction are real problems. He really wanted to quit.

Addiction

Addiction Recovery PTSD Substance Abuse

DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Here are some differential diagnoses to consider in the evaluation of gambling disorder: Substance use disorders: Substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug addiction, may co-occur with gambling disorder. However, a qualified health care professional or addiction specialist should make a formal diagnosis.

Disorder

Disorder OCD Treatment Planning Addiction

Members in the News – August 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 29, 2023

Five more monthly speaker events will take place from October through March, excluding December, on topics including substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and suicide, male mental health and online activity.

Therapist

Therapist Clinic LCSW Mental Health

News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 13, 2022

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said Sabrina Spotorno, a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument , an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery. The Washington Blade.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Social Worker Therapist Mental Health

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