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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

She soothes anxiety and also makes sure all the normal things get done: medication management, daily living skills, online appointments, job search, treatment. I hear from another social worker- a student in a rehabilitation care agency- the kind that we see on the news where outbreaks spread like wildfires and cause a string of deaths.

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How Alcohol Affects Relationships  

Gateway Foundation

The connection between alcohol, interpersonal violence and codependency is widely documented. They may experience loneliness, depression, guilt, anxiety, anger issues and an inability to trust others. Additionally, alcohol has been associated with violent crimes and domestic violence worldwide. Financial Troubles.