Tackling Substance Use in Schools: Current Challenges and Social Work Solutions

Describes how mental health challenges, social media utilization, and the opioid crisis have complicated efforts to tackle substance use in schools, and offers ideas for how social workers can use their skills to promote positive outcomes for youth. 

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National Association of Social Workers
Year Resource Released
2024

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