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Substance Abuse Social Worker
Millions of Americans struggle with drug and alcohol dependency. Substance abusers can be found in every social class, ethnic group, and religious congregation. It is very difficult to break the chains of addiction, but substance abuse social workers are available to assist addicts.
Since addiction is very complicated and often the result of various factors, substance abuse social workers utilize a variety of treatments to assist substance abusers. Many drug addicts struggle with mental health and emotional problems, so it is counterproductive not to address underlying psychological problems. In fact, more than half of substance abusers struggle with mental health disorders.
To cope with emotional and mental health problems, many people abuse drugs and alcohol. Effective social workers are able to recognize their clients who could benefit from counseling and therapy. If the correct diagnoses can be made, social workers can direct their clients down the path of recovery.
Substance abuse social workers frequently initiate interventions to convince their clients to seek drug rehabilitation treatment. However, before this can happen, clients and social workers must build a relationship based on trust. When setting up treatment plans, social workers must consider factors such as family history, economic conditions, and previous substance abuse.
Substance abuse social workers have assisted countless numbers of people struggling with addiction. Those who overcome their addictions can lead happy and productive lives. Hope exists for anyone willing to admit their problems and take the uncomfortable steps to make changes. Those who want to provide a valuable public service and help people with little hope should consider a career in social work.
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