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

JANUARY 21, 2022

Detox is the first step in the recovery process from substance use disorder. Completing the detox process and achieving a successful recovery is possible, and it’s important to undergo detox… The post Dangers of At-Home Drug or Alcohol Detox appeared first on Gateway.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Gateway Foundation proudly hosted its Annual Connecting for Recovery Luncheon at City Hall Events in Chicago. At this year’s luncheon, we honored exceptional individuals who contributed significantly to the Recovery community.

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Bipolar Bandit

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Video on Tik Tok Video on Instagram MOST COMMON EATING DISORDERS Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Pica Disorders: Binge Eating Rumination Avoidant/Restrictive Purge Eating Night Eating Syndrome OSFED (other specified feeding or eating disorder) STATISTICS Ref 1 16% of adult patients screened positive for an eating disorder.

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Bipolar Bandit

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Video on Tik Tok Video on Instagram MOST COMMON EATING DISORDERS Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Pica Disorders: Binge Eating Rumination Avoidant/Restrictive Purge Eating Night Eating Syndrome OSFED (other specified feeding or eating disorder) STATISTICS Ref 1 16% of adult patients screened positive for an eating disorder.

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 20, 2022

PTSD and Complex PTSD are both mental health disorders that can develop after a traumatic event. Rather, a combination of interventions can help you to address your trauma and work toward healing and recovery. While they may sound similar, there are important distinctions in how these conditions develop and how they are treated.

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Although many older adults remain mentally healthy, the World Health Organization says about 15% of adults over 60 have a mental disorder. Identifying disorders “Behavioral health” often refers to mental health , psychiatric care, counseling, and substance use disorders treatment.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 10, 2022

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. However, if a substance use disorder is severe, inpatient treatment is often necessary.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Those suffering from substance use disorders can face many obstacles in achieving and maintaining recovery. As advocates for those in recovery, we know that such obstacles can delay or prevent a person from meeting their recovery goals. demonstrate an understanding of those factors that contribute to maintaining recovery.

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University of Connecticut

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Those suffering from substance use disorders can face many obstacles in achieving and maintaining recovery. As advocates for those in recovery, we know that such obstacles can delay or prevent a person from meeting their recovery goals.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Andrea Salinas (D-OR) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) on September 12 introduced legislation to help grow the nation’s mental health and behavioral workforce to address a mental health and substance use disorder crisis.

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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. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language. Get Help Today!

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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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. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language. Let your patients choose how they are described.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Ask what they need: Let your loved one choose the level of involvement you play in their recovery.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Ask what they need: Let your loved one choose the level of involvement you play in their recovery.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

An addiction specialist will ask you questions regarding your substance use disorder, such as when you started taking the substance, how often you use it, what your average dose is and under what circumstances you tend to use the drug. But what does professional treatment for cocaine use look like? Preventing Relapse and Coke Bloat.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).

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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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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, some people experience multiple seizures and are diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Seizure disorder, also called epilepsy, is a developmental disability. As many as 35% of individuals with cerebral palsy and 75% of individuals who have experienced brain injuries may also have a seizure disorder. Do not restrain them.

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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. Your program may include additional holistic treatments, trauma and family services or diagnosis and treatment for any co-existing disorders. Support and Alumni Resources.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 5, 2022

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. While you may think relapsing defeats the purpose of recovery, it does not.

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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. Incarceration.

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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. In the second stage, you begin continuing care — the range of outpatient addiction treatments that support your ongoing recovery. Building confidence in your ability to maintain your recovery. Improving your quality of life.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

. ● Stateline reports on something some in the medical profession are doing about it: Some states and hospital systems have updated their policies on drug testing for pregnant women and newborns, aiming to better support patients’ treatment and recovery from substance use disorder and combat racial disparities in testing and reporting. ●

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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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Relias

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you work with clients who live with substance use disorders (SUDs) , understanding the stages of addiction can help you guide them on their path to recovery. As such, this stage is where individuals develop severe drug user disorder. What is addiction? The 4 stages of addiction There are four stages of addiction.

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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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Community Care

MAY 10, 2022

Specific proposals in the draft bill will include: Amending the definition of a mental disorder so that people can no longer be detained solely on the basis of being autistic or having a learning disability. They would have to have a co-occurring mental health condition.

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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. How to Manage Depression Caused by Perfectionism.

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Relias

OCTOBER 8, 2021

WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Room: 2207 Presentation : The Implementation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Recovery Residences: Theoretical Framework Author : Nichols, C. Room: 2504B Presentation : Towards a Critical Mindfulness Pedagogical Approach to Social Work Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Education Author(s) : Iacono, G. Haggerty, T. ,

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