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Strengths-Based and Client-Centered Social Work with Clients Facing Substance Use Disorders

Understanding Strengths-Based and Client-Centered Social Work in Substance Use Recovery Working with individuals affected by substance use disorders (SUDs) presents both complex challenges and profound opportunities for change. Traditional treatment models often emphasize deficits, focusing on pathology, failure, or dysfunction. In contrast, strengths-based and client-centered approaches shift the narrative—focusing on individuals’ assets, values, and goals […]