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Mindfulness Meditation, Incarceration, Substance Abuse - John Paulson, LCSW, LCAC

Doin' The Work

We discuss John’s volunteer work where over the last two years, he’s been teaching weekly mindfulness meditation to inmates in the substance abuse program at the Hopkins County Jail in Madisonville, Kentucky.

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Opioid Addiction Is Here to Stay

Famcare

“Opioid addiction is here to stay,” said a social work professor we recently interviewed. “ I believe that a nationwide effort to make these medications available to anyone trapped in this particular substance abuse disorder should be a number-one priority for the social work profession at large.”

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Public Health Bulletin

Famcare

FAMCare Blog - February 7, 2023 “ Opioid addiction is here to stay ,” said a social work professor we interviewed. I believe that a nationwide effort to make these medications available to anyone trapped in this particular substance abuse disorder should be a number-one priority for the social work profession at large.”

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Moving Social Work: it means what it says!

Social Work With Adults

They recognise it can help people become more independent, reduce loneliness, improve confidence, and mitigate trauma and substance abuse. Our research found most believed it should be part of their role, in the context of wider efforts to promote physical health and mental wellbeing, as set out in the commitments of the Care Act 2014.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents.

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Social Work Registration: Is it Necessary and How to Get it Done

Social Work Haven

In this article here, you can find the A to Z social work job interview tips. You may also be interested in the following articles: HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SOCIAL WORK INTERVIEW. Finally, social workers assist those undergoing rehabilitation or taking part in halfway houses or substance abuse programs.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

It covers topics such as helping elderly individuals access benefits, understanding age-related illnesses, addressing elder abuse and developing end-of-life plans. Then, you should gather information by conducting interviews, reading books or journal articles, and talking to experts in the field.