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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Representative Lydia Crafts’ own connection to the issue , along with her work as a licensed clinical social worker, have driven her to draft what she calls a public health response to substance use disorder. Thus, it’s possible for someone to consistently have a few sociopathic traits without having the diagnosable condition.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Representative Lydia Crafts’ own connection to the issue , along with her work as a licensed clinical social worker, have driven her to draft what she calls a public health response to substance use disorder. Thus, it’s possible for someone to consistently have a few sociopathic traits without having the diagnosable condition.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

People in poverty have fewer opportunities around assets such as education, interview practice, resume help, or the proper clothing for an interview. In contrast, 28 percent of Connecticut residents treated for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder had been arrested or detained. . Substance abuse disorders fuel much juvenile crime.

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Why I Meditate (And You Should Too)

Stop Abuse Campaign

Those suffering from mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and others, often resulting from ACEs , can benefit greatly from incorporating a frequent meditation routine. So, if you are feeling anxious before a job interview or a date, taking a few minutes to meditate beforehand can help you calm down. .

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What Causes Coke Bloat? What You Need to Know

Gateway Foundation

An addiction specialist will ask you questions regarding your substance use disorder, such as when you started taking the substance, how often you use it, what your average dose is and under what circumstances you tend to use the drug. But what does professional treatment for cocaine use look like?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. Social workers assure clients that their personal information will be kept confidential, except in situations where disclosure is mandated by law. This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending June 6, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Also pending before the New York State Legislature: A bill to replace anonymous reporting with confidential reporting. We should remove criminalization of women who are pregnant and taking drugs," Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), said in an interview. That needs to stop." said Patrick. "I