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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

According to one study , 12 percent of adult psychiatric patients receiving treatment in the San Diego County health system had prior incarcerations. Drug and alcohol abuse It’s clear that drug addicts commit a lot of crimes, especially when their addiction is active. Substance abuse disorders fuel much juvenile crime.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

According to one study , 12 percent of adult psychiatric patients receiving treatment in the San Diego County health system had prior incarcerations. Drug and alcohol abuse. Even though many jail and prison inmates qualify as having a substance abuse disorder, few can access any addiction treatment while incarcerated.