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News Items – September 16, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Crawford is a member: The Limits of My Empathy for Covid Deniers. Crawford to get my empathy back on track. When I asked Martha to help me with my empathy, she started with the topic of grief. Zakeri , LCSW, a therapist based in Skokie, Illinois. The New York Times.

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What Is Xylazine, and Why Is Its Use Growing in Chicago?

Gateway Foundation

It’s essential to seek treatment and withdrawal management services to recover from substance use and maintain sobriety. The proper treatment can help them manage withdrawal symptoms safely, learn healthy coping skills, recover from substance use disorder, and transform their life to maintain sobriety.