Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The lottery is a common entertainment source that can quickly become addictive. Playing the lottery can become addictive when an individual develops an unhealthy compulsion to engage in it. While purchasing lottery tickets occasionally does not indicate an addiction, playing the lottery excessively can become an addiction.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 17, 2022

Addiction treatment plays a critical role for those with substance use disorders, but only a small percentage of individuals who need treatment receive it. Virtual Addiction Treatment With Gateway Foundation. Gateway Foundation is proud to be among those offering comprehensive virtual addiction treatment programs.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) may also display antisocial behaviors. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or antisocial behavior can include poor impulse control, which can cause people to engage in risky behaviors, such as sharing needles with others, resulting in HIV or hepatitis.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1. Get Help Today!

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 12, 2022

Addiction recovery lasts long after the initial treatment, which means your care must continue as well. Addiction treatment occurs in two main stages. In the second stage, you begin continuing care — the range of outpatient addiction treatments that support your ongoing recovery. What Is Continuing Care?

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 22, 2023

Addiction is a medical condition, not a character flaw. Yet, despite the research and overwhelming evidence in favor of this position, drug addiction continues to be stigmatized. It’s crucial that we understand substance use disorder for the complex yet treatable disease that it is.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

It highlights the dangers of unsafe alcohol consumption and promote awareness in reducing alcohol use disorder. million people ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2019. Underage drinking is common and early use can lead to an alcohol use disorder later in life. April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Spring 2017.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) significantly impacts a person’s life, including those closest to them. When you sense that something might be off with your partner or you’ve picked up on problematic behaviors, you might wonder whether they might have an alcohol use disorder. They Have a Family History of Alcohol Use Disorder.

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Gateway Foundation

APRIL 18, 2023

Addiction can have an immense impact on your physical health. Depending on the substance and severity, addiction can weaken your immune system and make you more vulnerable to illness, infection, and disease. If you or someone you know is struggling, recognizing how addiction affects health can help you decide when to seek help.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 3, 2023

Gambling addiction can pose significant problems for a person’s health and finances, and pro athletes are just as susceptible. While many enjoy occasional gambling, the hobby can become a full-blown addiction when a person experiences a compulsive urge to gamble despite the consequences. John Daly 2. Wayne Rooney 3.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Gambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder can damage lives, tear families apart and lead to significant financial losses. The manual provides a standardized set of diagnostic criteria for various mental disorders , including problematic gambling.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 5, 2022

But the digital age has also changed what it means to have a substance use disorder. Social media and black-market online pharmacies connect buyers with sellers, worsening addiction issues. On… The post Drug Addiction in the Age of the Internet appeared first on Gateway.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In that time, researchers have found that the Stages of Change model can be useful when applied to addiction treatment. From helping individuals with substance use disorders to providing a framework to quit smoking, or any other addictive behavior, this model has proven efficacious. What is the Stages of Change model?

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Addiction treatment centers show those suffering from substance use disorders that they are capable of overcoming their struggles and achieving sobriety. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from substance use disorders don’t enter these recovery programs because they fear it will cause them more pain.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 6, 2023

Around 2 million adults in the United States meet the criteria for severe gambling addiction. 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous What to Do to Help Yourself or a Loved One Get Help for Gambling Addiction at Gateway 8 Reasons Why Gambling Is Dangerous Pathological gambling can have a severe impact on a person’s well-being.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 10, 2024

The recovery journey looks different for everyone. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 10, 2024

The recovery journey looks different for everyone. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2023

However, scratch-offs can become a significant problem for someone with a gambling disorder. Gambling for entertainment can become an obsession or a compulsion, and a person with a gambling addiction may spend more than they can afford to try to win the jackpot with scratch-off tickets.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 5, 2022

Overcoming addiction and overdose takes time. While working toward recovery, it’s natural for relapse to be a part of the process. Between 40 and 60% of people with substance use disorders relapse after treatment. While you may think relapsing defeats the purpose of recovery, it does not.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

Gambling addiction can significantly impact a person’s life, from their health and finances to their relationships. Practical Ways to Stop Gambling Gambling addiction can affect everyone from teenagers to adults. This disorder’s leading characteristic is an overpowering urge to gamble, no matter the consequences.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 3, 2024

Just as it’s your choice to enter addiction treatment, you also have the decision to leave early. People progress through treatment at varying rates, but research has shown the longer you stay in treatment, the better outcomes for your long-term health and recovery. Can You Voluntarily Leave Rehab?

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 3, 2024

Just as it’s your choice to enter addiction treatment, you also have the decision to leave early. People progress through treatment at varying rates, but research has shown the longer you stay in treatment, the better outcomes for your long-term health and recovery. Can You Voluntarily Leave Rehab?

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Perfectionism personality traits aren’t considered a disorder but rather a vulnerability factor that increases a person’s chance of developing depression and other psychological problems like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and even addiction.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. There are people all over the world struggling with the same disorder who can offer support and help you manage symptoms and improve your mental health. People With PTSD Can’t Function Normally.

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Gateway Foundation

JUNE 29, 2022

Growing research has supported the link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder. Causes might come down to shared similarities between drug or alcohol addiction and ADHD symptoms. While substance use disorder is complex and chronic, it is treatable. What Is ADHD?

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 31, 2023

Not all addictions are the same, which is true for those struggling with a gambling disorder. It’s important to note that professional gamblers may not develop a full-blown addiction, as addiction often diminishes self-control and rational thinking, leading to more losses than wins.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 5, 2024

Going to an addiction treatment center is your loved one’s best choice for beginning a healthy, substance-free life. Express how proud you are that they’ve entered a treatment program and continue celebrating each new milestone in their recovery journey, no matter how small. What Can I Do to Support You?

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 5, 2024

Going to an addiction treatment center is your loved one’s best choice for beginning a healthy, substance-free life. Express how proud you are that they’ve entered a treatment program and continue celebrating each new milestone in their recovery journey, no matter how small. What Can I Do to Support You?

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 11, 2023

But what might start as a fun game played between friends can quickly become problematic for someone who has previously struggled with gambling addiction. Keep reading to discover how fantasy football compares to sports betting and how it can harm someone in recovery. Break Free From Gambling Addiction What Is Fantasy Football?

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Alcohol consumption can allow the hepatitis virus to persist as a chronic condition, and alcohol use disorder combined with hepatitis often accelerates liver disease progression. Alcohol’s effect on the immune system can also affect cancer recovery. Contact Gateway Foundation for Help With Alcohol Addiction. Septicemia.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Often, it consists of a substance use disorder screening to determine the extent of your involvement with drugs or alcohol. Some states require a substance use disorder evaluation before sentencing you for a DUI. Most states require people to undergo a DUI evaluation after a drunk driving conviction.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 19, 2024

Often, it consists of a substance use disorder screening to determine the extent of your involvement with drugs or alcohol. Some states require a substance use disorder evaluation before sentencing you for a DUI. Most states require people to undergo a DUI evaluation after a drunk driving conviction.

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Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Individuals who develop addictions to opioids such as heroin or morphine gradually build tolerance and seek stronger drugs such as tranq to feel the same effects. How to Help a Loved One Recover From Substance Use Treatment is crucial for an individual who has a substance use disorder.

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