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

Social Work Blog

It highlights the dangers of unsafe alcohol consumption and promote awareness in reducing alcohol use disorder. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 14.5 million people ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2019. Facts regarding alcohol use include the following: A standard drink contains 0.6

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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How to Apply the Stages of Change Model to Addiction Treatment

Relias

From helping individuals with substance use disorders to providing a framework to quit smoking, or any other addictive behavior, this model has proven efficacious. However, the Precontemplation stage offers optimism in treatment planning and the development of prevention and harm reduction programs.

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Can Addiction Make People More Vulnerable To Illness?

Gateway Foundation

If you or someone you know is struggling, recognizing how addiction affects health can help you decide when to seek help. How Substance Addiction Weakens The Body While addiction impacts a person’s finances, relationships, career, and mental health, substances can also significantly weaken the body.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

NASW Resources: New Messaging from Faces & Voices of Recovery for Talking About Recovery , Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) is a national campaign of individuals and organizations joining together with a united voice to advocate for public action to deliver the power, possibility, and proof of recovery from substance-use disorders.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

NASW Resources New Messaging from Faces & Voices of Recovery for Talking About Recovery Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) is a national campaign of individuals and organizations joining together with a united voice to advocate for public action to deliver the power, possibility, and proof of recovery from substance-use disorders.