SW1023 INTEGRATIVE SOCIAL WORK AND ADDICTION STUDIES DISCUSS…

PLEASE ANSWER THE 4 QUESTIONS BELOW. THERE ARE 2 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FOR 6:1

AND THERE ASRE TWO QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FOR 6:2.

A TOTAL OF 4 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK AND SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN APA 7TH EDITION FORMAT.

Required Readings and Resources

• Kruk, E., & Sandberg, K. (2013). A home for body and soul: Substance using women in recovery. Harm Reduction Journal,
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• Ware, O., Geiger, G., Rivas, V., Macias Burgos, M., Nehme-Kotocavage, L., & Bautista, T. (2025). Risk of relapse following discharge from non-hospital residential opioid use disorder treatment: A systematic review of studies published from 2018-2022, Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation,
• Van Wormer, K. & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th edition). Brooks/Cole-Thomson. (Chapters 7 & 9)

Discussion Questions

6:1 There are some modalities and techniques that are better suited for this specific population when screening and assessing for substance abuse disorders. Van Wormer (2003) identifies several perspectives and evidence-based types of therapies that can be used for best practice when substance abuse diagnoses are involved.

1. What is one type of modality?
2. What are the benefits of using this approach?

Discussion Questions

6:2 Recidivism and relapse are common with substance use disorders. Depending on the substance or addiction of choice, relapses can often occur within 90 days and over half of those in recovery will experience the relapse stage of change up to 7 times.

1. What are some risk factors for relapse that will occur following discharge from treatment programs?
2. What are some community-based resources that can be beneficial with regard to maintaining sobriety in the community?