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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

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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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

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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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

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If designed and deployed effectively, safety protocols empower healthcare administrators to learn from past mistakes, minimize errors, improve the reliability of their medical staff — and most importantly — reduce patient mortality rates. They monitor patients’ conditions, administer medication, and convey self-care and discharge information.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

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Trauma-informed care can help people heal from trauma by providing them with a safe, respectful, and empowering environment that supports their overall recovery and growth. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

These ingredients can be harmful and produce undesirable effects on the person taking the substance. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports that molly and MDMA found on the streets are often cut or mixed with other substances or marketed as MDMA without containing the substance. Long-Term Effects. MDMA Treatment Options.

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Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol and Caffeine  

Gateway Foundation

Even drinking coffee after alcohol or consuming it hours before heading to the bar can produce these same harmful effects, which is why it’s best to avoid consuming these two beverages together. Our evidence- and science-based treatments provide solutions that facilitate long-term recovery outcomes.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. Furthermore, social workers are able to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists and GPs to develop tailored recovery plans for those in need.