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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. David Stoecker, LCSW , is founder and director of Better Life in Recovery. EP13: Facing the Opioid Crisis [Podcast]: Opioid addiction has become a public health crisis in the United States.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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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. Facing the Opioid Crisis (podcast episode) David Stoecker, LCSW , is founder and director of Better Life in Recovery.

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232 -Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) CEU Workshop

Counselor Toolbox podcast

~ Review the function of the SAP and how the SAP and LPC/LCSW may need to function together on an interdisciplinary team or in a co-occurring disorders treatment facility.

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Human Trafficking: A Hidden Crisis and How You Can Help

Shelter, Inc

Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW. She states, One of the strongest indicators that a young person may be a victim of trafficking is a history of sexual abuse. Other significant risk factors include housing instability, caregiver instability, substance abuse, involvement in the juvenile justice system, and running away.

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SSW Faculty and Students Present at 2024 SSWR Annual Conference

University of Connecticut

The research presented by the SSW community comprises a variety of topics, including foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, substance abuse treatment, mindfulness-based intervention, and gender-affirming care, among many others. The theme of the Conference is “Recentering & Democratizing Knowledge: The Next 30 Years of Social Work Science.”

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