SW w/ Substance Use Disorders - bmc.SOWK.B567.001.4W2.S22
Section outline
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Welcome to Social Work with Substance Use!
In this summer session course we will be exploring some of the primary tenants of clinical considerations when working with substance use and addictions. Substance use/addictions are relevant to almost every aspect of social work practice impacting individuals, families, as well as other meso and macro systems. Here we will aim to engage creatively, critically, and with humility through various forms of reflection, application, and meaningful experiential learning.
Completion of assignments with thoughtfulness and attention to detail as well as ongoing class engagement will be essential. I hope it will not only be educational but also rewarding for each individual.

WEEKLY ZOOM LINK
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Sign up for a session to present on readings HERE.
1. Student will complete readings, videos, and/or podcast assignment for designated session. They will present in class on main points, thoughts, and theory discussed in the materials for that session ending with 2-3 questions to begin group discussion. This should be up to 30 minutes total (including discussion time).
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Please refer to MOODLE sessions for most accurate assigned readings, videos, or audio
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National Institute on Drug Abuse: Comprehensive list of common drugs, you can click the + sign next to any drug and see charts, descriptions, or be able to click and see more about them individually.
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Although I might challenge some of the language used from a critical lens, this is a good video for those of you who might be totally new to this content area. -
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This is a recording of guest speaker Tara Sullivan in a previous class. Recording meant to be viewed by students in this class only.
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Straussner, S. (2014). Clinical work with substance-abusing clients. (3rd edition), New York: The Guilford Press. Chapter 2 (39-66)., Chapter 6- 7
Alexander, B.K., Coambs, R.B., and Hadaway, P.F. (1978). "The effect of housing and gender on morphine self-administration in rats," Psychopharmacology, Vol 58, 175–179. PMID 98787
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For those who are interested in teens and drug use.
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- Straussner, S. (2014). Clinical work with substance-abusing clients. (3rd edition), New York: The Guilford Press. Chapter 1(1-38); Chapter 4.
- Macy, B. (2018). Dopesick. New York: Back Bay Books/ Little Brown and Company.
- Beautiful Boy, David Sheff (Not based on Opioids, but significant memoir)
- Volkow, N. (2017) The Role of Science in Addressing the Opioid Crisis. The New England Journal OF Medicine 391-394.
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Straussner, S. (2014). Clinical work with substance-abusing clients. (3rd edition), New York: The Guilford Press. Chapter 12, (275-300)
Lee Ann K. 2009. Alcoholics Anonymous effectiveness: Faith meets science. Journal of Addictive Diseases. 28, 145-57.
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Here are some resources for CBT including several REBT forms, a CBT specific form, and a PDF of cognitive distortions. I use these often in my practice for clients who need a concrete process to assist in challenging/re- framing thoughts. REBT is similar but distinct from CBT, if you're interested you can read more here.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Forms (REBT) x 2
CBT form
Cognitive Distortions
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Straussner, S. (2014). Clinical work with substance-abusing clients. (3rd edition), New York: The
Guilford Press. Chapters 7. & 10- 11
Smith, C.B.R. (2012). Harm reduction as anarchist practice: a user’s guide to capitalism and addiction in North America, Critical Public Health, 22(2). 209-21.Szalavitz, M. (2017). Unbroken brain: A revolutionary new way of understanding addiction.
New York: Picador St. Martin's Press. 224-242
Meier, P.S., Barrowclough, C. & Donmall, M.C. (2004.) The role of the therapeutic alliance in the treatment of substance misuse: a critical review of the literature. Addiction, 100, 304- 316.
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Straussner, S. (2014). Clinical work with substance-abusing clients. (3rd edition), New York: The Guilford Press. Chapter 16, (371-394)
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This is an epilogue from the book Beautiful Boy by David Sheff- father of a son who was addicted to meth. Amazing book and great movie- this piece is powerful from a parent's perspective.
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An episode from the podcast "We Can Do Hard Things" from Glennon Doyle.
This episode explores several aspects of addiction and recovery but several I felt were relevant for this weeks topic -- family and "how to love an addict" in her words. This episode is roughly 1 hour. Please listen before class!
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https://longreads.com/2017/08/03/the-war-on-drugs-is-a-war-on-women-of-color/
Excerpted from Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color by Andrea J. Ritchie (Beacon Press, 2017). Reprinted with Permission from Beacon Press.
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- Tuchman, E. (2010). Women and addiction: The importance of gender issues in substance abuse research. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 29: 127-138
- Chandler R, Fletcher B, Volkow N. 2009. Treating drug abuse and addiction in the criminal justice system: Improving public health and safety. JAMA. 301, 1024.
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"Over the past year a Philadelphia nonprofit, Safehouse, has been making headlines with its controversial plan to open the U.S.’s first supervised injection site. The proposed facility would allow Philadelphians with opioid addiction to inject drugs like heroin under the watchful eye of nurses equipped to intervene in accidental overdoses. The clients would provide their own opioids, but the nonprofit would supply needles, provide kits to test drugs for dangerous levels of fentanyl, and connect clients to treatment services"
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**Before class email to Christina the following that represents for YOU the idea HOPE, VICTORY, or WINS when thinking of social work with Substance Use or Substance Use/Addiction Generally**
1. An image
2. A quote
3. A few sentences on what you hope for or want to dream up for the future with SUD/Addictions
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See rubric at the top of the moodle page for instructions. PLEASE use format outlined on rubric (Use headings and address points listed).
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See rubric for details at the top of Moodle.
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