Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

EP13: Facing the Opioid Crisis [Podcast]: Opioid addiction has become a public health crisis in the United States. He recommends that we look at the opioid addiction pandemic through a harm-reduction lens, rather than a punitive one. David Stoecker, LCSW , is founder and director of Better Life in Recovery.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic alcohol use along with mental health challenges have been exacerbated by pre-existing and new stressors. Social workers provide counseling services and mental health treatment to individuals who may also have an alcohol use disorder and help them address barriers to treatment.

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Relias

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

He recommends that we look at the opioid addiction pandemic through a harm-reduction lens, rather than a punitive one. Online Treatment Locator , the confidential and anonymous resource for individuals seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, the Precontemplation stage offers optimism in treatment planning and the development of prevention and harm reduction programs. As a mental health practitioner, you can create a specific and acceptable action plan, along with a timeline for its implementation.

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Gateway Foundation

APRIL 18, 2023

If you or someone you know is struggling, recognizing how addiction affects health can help you decide when to seek help. How Substance Addiction Weakens The Body While addiction impacts a person’s finances, relationships, career, and mental health, substances can also significantly weaken the body.

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