By Laura Buck, MSW, LCSW, CAC Introduction ReVia Approved Medications Drawbacks to ReVia Antabuse Campral Drawbacks to Antabuse Drawbacks to Campral Introduction Nineteen million (or eight percent) of Americans could benefit from treatment for "an alcohol...
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Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction
By Mia Moran Cooper, MSW, LSW Introduction Problem gambling is gambling that causes problems in a person's life. A person whose gambling is out of control may feel their situation is hopeless, but the good news is that problem gambling is considered a very treatable...
Quitting Tobacco: Benefits, Methods and Challenges
It is never too late to stop using tobacco. Quitting tobacco has several benefits, including psychological, health, and financial benefits.
Quit Smoking: Where to Get Help
By Linda M. Guhe, MSW, LCSW According to the American Cancer Society about half of all Americans who continue to smoke will die because of the habit. Each year, about 438,000 people die in the United States from tobacco use. Nearly one of every five deaths in this...
Understanding Tobacco Addiction
By Linda M. Guhe, MSW, LCSW Introduction - Nicotine Addiction You may wonder, "If it is so damaging to health, why do so many people continue or even begin to smoke or chew tobacco?" Although many understand tobacco use as a "habit," the nicotine in tobacco products...
Understanding Tobacco Addiction
By Linda M. Guhe, MSW, LCSW Introduction - Nicotine Addiction At What Age Does Tobacco Use and Addiction Usually Begin? Introduction - Nicotine Addiction You may wonder, "If it is so damaging to health, why do so many people continue or even begin to smoke or...
Smoking and Other Forms of Tobacco Dependence
By Linda M. Guhe, MSW, LCSW The History of Tobacco and Health in America Tobacco has been around since ancient times and it has been significant throughout American history. When Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492 he also discovered smoking...
Addictions: How Social Workers Help
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How Social Workers Help Families of Addicts
By Claire Caines, MSW, LCSW, CADC Coping With Addiction Begins With Awareness Who Are Drug Users? Co-dependents How Social Workers Help Coping With Addiction Begins With Awareness Americans consume 60 percent of the world's production of illegal drugs. There...
Addictions: What you need to know
Introduction Substance abuse is one of the most misunderstood problems in today's culture. In fact, we live in a society that offers mixed messages, labeling some substances (alcohol, tobacco, and most medicinal drugs) "legal," while others are considered "illegal,"...
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By Lorrie R. Appleton, LCSW “You have got to be kidding me! I leave the children with you for five minutes and now they have colored all over the wall? What were you thinking?? Was your brain in your head when I put you in charge?” Verbal Reply: “It’s just a...