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Making Time to Talk About Alcohol Use

Social Work Blog

Four in five adults who reported being asked about their alcohol use at a checkup in the past two years and reported current binge drinking were not counseled to reduce their drinking, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. By Diana Ling, MA and Leslie Sirrianni, LCSW.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Additional Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Recovery Is for Everyone: Understanding Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Resource Guide for Professionals Referring to Treatment.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

Social Work Blog

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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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Additional Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Recovery Is for Everyone: Understanding Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Resource Guide for Professionals Referring to Treatment.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. They keep their promises and follow through on commitments.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

Gateway Foundation

Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts. An SUPR grant is a federal monetary award that helps substance use disorder treatment centers expand and enhance their services. This medication is capable of reversing an opioid overdose, and it can save an individual’s life.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts. An SUPR grant is a federal monetary award that helps substance use disorder treatment centers expand and enhance their services. This medication is capable of reversing an opioid overdose, and it can save an individual’s life.