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 14, 2022

Recovery is a lifelong process that offers hope for people overcoming substance use disorder. Individuals can overcome challenges in recovery when they remember important things, like their progress, goals, and healthy habits. These 10 factors are the most important things to remember in recovery: 1. How Far You Have Come.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

April Ferguson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. There are also examples of lived experiences that highlight a family’s journey to recovery.

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Swhelper

JUNE 6, 2023

SWHELPER A multidisciplinary team led by a University at Buffalo social work researcher has developed and tested a new assessment tool that has the potential to help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction.

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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. Here are a few reasons why punishing drug addiction doesn’t work: 1. As a result, punishment will not prevent or end addiction on a larger scale.

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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

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

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

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

DECEMBER 7, 2022

They may deny their addiction, which can increase the intensity and length of their SUD. Addiction experts will provide a dual diagnosis to treat both conditions and help you through the recovery process. A more challenging addiction recovery. Childhood experiences. Incarceration. Acceptance and commitment therapy.

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Swhelper

MAY 1, 2018

The first year of recovery is difficult to manage. When a recovering addict first begins life after their addiction, they may discover a void left from their past life. Triggers lie everywhere and applying the skills you learned in rehab is easier said than done.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The upheaval of life due to the pandemic has profoundly affected everyone you know coping with quarantine, especially loved ones with substance addiction. Here’s How You Can Help Them appeared first on Gateway.

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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug that can create numerous severe side effects. Once a person becomes addicted to the illegal drug, they can experience physical, mental and emotional changes that take a toll on their quality of life. The next step of a drug addiction treatment program is detoxing from the substance.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Keep reading for 10 signs your partner may have an alcohol addiction and what to do in this situation. 10 Signs You’re Dating Someone Addicted to Alcohol. In contrast, a person struggling with alcohol addiction is more likely to use the substance to self-medicate the pressures of life. They’re Resourceful.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Addiction is often judged and misunderstood. Many people assume addiction happens due to personal failings or character flaws, but that is not the case. Addiction is a complex disease with no single cause. A variety of factors can come into play, influencing someone’s risk of developing an addiction during their lifetime.

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. 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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. 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

MAY 30, 2022

While alcohol and summertime socialization may go hand in hand for many individuals, this combination can prove tempting for people recovering from addiction. Naturally, it can make it much harder to continue through rehab or the long-lasting road to recovery. Know That Recovery Is a Process. Organize Your Summer.

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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

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

JANUARY 5, 2022

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. Today, it’s easier than ever to access drugs through internet use.

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Gateway Foundation

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you begin recovery, it can seem like you have nothing to do with your time. You can have fun and enjoy a variety… The post 15 Hobbies You Can Take Up in Chicago During Recovery appeared first on Gateway.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 10, 2022

Inpatient rehabilitation treatment (also called residential treatment) isn’t always required to overcome addiction. If you don’t have severe physical, mental or emotional challenges due to substance misuse, regular attendance at an outpatient program can help you reach recovery.

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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. The SUPR division and its grants aim to help address the state’s opioid crisis and help citizens experiencing addiction.

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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. The SUPR division and its grants aim to help address the state’s opioid crisis and help citizens experiencing addiction.

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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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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The New Social Worker reviews Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories

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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

AUGUST 7, 2023

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. People can develop a scratch-off addiction, becoming a gateway to riskier activities or decision-making. Are Lottery Scratch-Offs Bad?

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 24, 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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