Category: Social Work

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE 2 CLASSMATES POST BELOW. MUST BE ORIGINAL AND SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN APA FORMAT.

(CLASSMATE 1)

One theoretical framework that integrates empirical evidence on addiction etiology and recovery using the naturenurture paradigm is the biopsychosocial model of addiction. This model explains addiction as the result of interactions among biological (nature), psychological, and social/environmental (nurture) factors. Biological components include genetic vulnerability and neurobiological changes in brain reward and stress systems caused by repeated opioid exposure. Psychological and social factors include trauma, mental health comorbidities, family dynamics, socioeconomic stress, and substance availability, all of which influence addiction risk and recovery outcomes.

The biopsychosocial model is especially relevant to the opioid epidemic because it supports integrated, public healthoriented responses such as medication-assisted treatment combined with psychosocial support. It also helps reduce stigma by framing addiction as a complex health condition rather than a moral failing. However, a limitation of the model is its broad scope, which can make it difficult to identify the most influential factors for individual patients (Green et al., 2021). Despite this, it remains a widely accepted and comprehensive framework for understanding addiction through a naturenurture lens.

References

Engel, G. L. (1977). The need for a new medical model: A challenge for biomedicine. Science, 196(4286), 129136.

Green, T. C., Clarke, J., Brinkley-Rubinstein, L., Marshall, B. D. L., Alexander-Scott, N., Boss, R., & Rich, J. D. (2021). Post incarceration fatal overdoses after implementing medications for addiction treatment in a statewide correctional system. JAMA Psychiatry, 75(4), 405407.

(CLASSMATE 2)

Reply from Sophia Medinsky

Greens Integrated Model highlights the complexity of addiction, arguing that addiction is a combination of biology, psychology, and social environment. Greens integrated model changed the way researchers view addiction by moving away from the old genes-versus-environment debate. In her article, Green argues that these two forces work together to create an addiction. For example, a person might be born with genetic sensitivity to alcohol or drugs but only develops an addiction if there is a stressful living situation, media exposure, or trauma (Green, 2021). Additionally, Green notes that our environment can alter how our brains function. True recovery requires a whole person approach that fixes physical health, while also helping the person heal from emotional pain, change daily habits, and build a supportive environment (Green, 2021).

While Integrated Model is perfect in theory, it is challenging to implement. This theory requires clients to have a medical team, which may include a doctor, a psychologist, a teacher, nurse, a social worker, and a dietitian. I am part of such a team at my job, and our organization follows this model. Not only we have team meetings weekly, but each discipline provides classes for clients on different topics. We treat the whole person simultaneously and we are very lucky we are able to help people to fight addiction. We provide housing, education, employment, medical care, etc. However, smaller facilities dont have funding or staff to provide such services. Additionally, Integrated Model does not create standardized treatment protocol that works for all clients. Each plan has to be specifically tailored to the client and will work only for this individual. The absence of clearly defined phases within the model makes it difficult to establish standardized protocol. Another limitation is that this model is overwhelming for the patient, especially in the beginning phase. Imagine, you come to a doctors office to check out a dark spot on your skin. When you finally see the doctor, you are informed that the doctor will treat the whole person today and you will be seeing dentist, ophthalmologist, gastroenterologist, cardiologist, dermatologist, and podiatrist. You would be overwhelmed and engulfed with emotions! This is exactly how our clients feel on their recovery journey.

References:

Alexander, B. K. (2001). The roots of addiction in a free market society. Vancouver: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (course reading packet).

Green, KE, Blue JR, Natal SN. An Integrated Model of Nature and Nurture Factors that Contribute to Addiction and Recovery. Subst Use Misuse. 2021;56(8): 1095-1107. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1901929 Epub 2021 Apr 19. PMID: 33870829.

Goldkind, L., & Wolf, L. (2015). A digital environment approach: Four technologies that will disrupt social work practice. Social Work, 60(1), 85-87.

Nawi, A.M., Ismail, R., Ibrahim, F., Hassan, M.R., Manaf, M.R.A., Amit, N., Ibrahim, N., & Shafurdin, N.S. (2021). Risk and protective factors of drug abuse among adolescents: A systematic review, BMC Public Health, 21. https://doi.org10.1186/s12889-021-11906-2

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE 2 CLASSMATES POST BELOW. MUST BE ORIGINAL AND SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN APA FORMAT.

(CLASSMATE 1)

One theoretical framework that integrates empirical evidence on addiction etiology and recovery using the naturenurture paradigm is the biopsychosocial model of addiction. This model explains addiction as the result of interactions among biological (nature), psychological, and social/environmental (nurture) factors. Biological components include genetic vulnerability and neurobiological changes in brain reward and stress systems caused by repeated opioid exposure. Psychological and social factors include trauma, mental health comorbidities, family dynamics, socioeconomic stress, and substance availability, all of which influence addiction risk and recovery outcomes.

The biopsychosocial model is especially relevant to the opioid epidemic because it supports integrated, public healthoriented responses such as medication-assisted treatment combined with psychosocial support. It also helps reduce stigma by framing addiction as a complex health condition rather than a moral failing. However, a limitation of the model is its broad scope, which can make it difficult to identify the most influential factors for individual patients (Green et al., 2021). Despite this, it remains a widely accepted and comprehensive framework for understanding addiction through a naturenurture lens.

References

Engel, G. L. (1977). The need for a new medical model: A challenge for biomedicine. Science, 196(4286), 129136.

Green, T. C., Clarke, J., Brinkley-Rubinstein, L., Marshall, B. D. L., Alexander-Scott, N., Boss, R., & Rich, J. D. (2021). Post incarceration fatal overdoses after implementing medications for addiction treatment in a statewide correctional system. JAMA Psychiatry, 75(4), 405407.

(CLASSMATE 2)

Reply from Sophia Medinsky

Greens Integrated Model highlights the complexity of addiction, arguing that addiction is a combination of biology, psychology, and social environment. Greens integrated model changed the way researchers view addiction by moving away from the old genes-versus-environment debate. In her article, Green argues that these two forces work together to create an addiction. For example, a person might be born with genetic sensitivity to alcohol or drugs but only develops an addiction if there is a stressful living situation, media exposure, or trauma (Green, 2021). Additionally, Green notes that our environment can alter how our brains function. True recovery requires a whole person approach that fixes physical health, while also helping the person heal from emotional pain, change daily habits, and build a supportive environment (Green, 2021).

While Integrated Model is perfect in theory, it is challenging to implement. This theory requires clients to have a medical team, which may include a doctor, a psychologist, a teacher, nurse, a social worker, and a dietitian. I am part of such a team at my job, and our organization follows this model. Not only we have team meetings weekly, but each discipline provides classes for clients on different topics. We treat the whole person simultaneously and we are very lucky we are able to help people to fight addiction. We provide housing, education, employment, medical care, etc. However, smaller facilities dont have funding or staff to provide such services. Additionally, Integrated Model does not create standardized treatment protocol that works for all clients. Each plan has to be specifically tailored to the client and will work only for this individual. The absence of clearly defined phases within the model makes it difficult to establish standardized protocol. Another limitation is that this model is overwhelming for the patient, especially in the beginning phase. Imagine, you come to a doctors office to check out a dark spot on your skin. When you finally see the doctor, you are informed that the doctor will treat the whole person today and you will be seeing dentist, ophthalmologist, gastroenterologist, cardiologist, dermatologist, and podiatrist. You would be overwhelmed and engulfed with emotions! This is exactly how our clients feel on their recovery journey.

References:

Alexander, B. K. (2001). The roots of addiction in a free market society. Vancouver: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (course reading packet).

Green, KE, Blue JR, Natal SN. An Integrated Model of Nature and Nurture Factors that Contribute to Addiction and Recovery. Subst Use Misuse. 2021;56(8): 1095-1107. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1901929 Epub 2021 Apr 19. PMID: 33870829.

Goldkind, L., & Wolf, L. (2015). A digital environment approach: Four technologies that will disrupt social work practice. Social Work, 60(1), 85-87.

Nawi, A.M., Ismail, R., Ibrahim, F., Hassan, M.R., Manaf, M.R.A., Amit, N., Ibrahim, N., & Shafurdin, N.S. (2021). Risk and protective factors of drug abuse among adolescents: A systematic review, BMC Public Health, 21. https://doi.org10.1186/s12889-021-11906-2

Purpose: This assignment is intended to help you critically reflect upon the importance and value of professionalism as student, intern, and future professional social worker. You will also reflect on how you can grow in the area of professionalism demonstrating this growth through your interactions with clients, colleagues, supervisors, faculty, and administrators.

Instructions: This reflection paper will cover professionalism in the classroom, in your internship placement, and in your future social work practice. This paper should be completed in APA style with a 12-point Times New Roman font and be double spaced with one-inch margins and include in-text citations. There should also be a title page and reference page formatted according to APA style, 7th edition. Drawing upon scholarly literature, professional resources, and your own reflections, write an 3-4-page paper which critically addresses professionalism as a masters level social worker.

Please use the following outline for level headers (see APA Manual for level header instruction) to best organize this paper.

Overview of Professionalism in the Social Work Field

Briefly state who you are as a social worker. What is your personal mission as a social worker in training? How does this differ from the behavior and practices of other helping professions that you have observed? In other words, what makes this a social work identity? How do you attempt to express your professional demeanor through your appearance, behavior, and communication skills in the classroom, at your internship, and with clients and colleagues? Are there ways that you might improve or adapt your professionalism in these areas during your MSW studies?

Social Work Ethics and Professionalism

Reflect on the manner in which ethics should be incorporated into professionalism as a social worker. Distinguish the difference between personal and professional values. Reflect on the use of reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations. Discuss how social work ethics impact practice and decision making as a social worker.

Professionalism, Preparation, and Practice

Discuss how preparing yourself for professional will enhance your future practice as a social worker. How might you effectively enhance your professionalism through the use of supervision and consultation as your career progresses? Discuss how you envision yourself continuing to grow and learn as a social worker over the next 5 years of your career?

Write a 23-page reflection paper on the importance of anti-oppressive practice in social work. This assignment aims to help students articulate why it is crucial for social workers to serve populations with the highest level of clinical care, reflect on personal experiences with oppression or advocacy, and gain a clear understanding of anti-oppressive practice.

Requirements:

Length: 2-3 pages, double-spaced, excluding the title page and references.

References: Include at least 4 references, which must include 1) the NASW Code of Ethics and 2) the textbook “Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice: Putting Theory into Action” (Revised 2nd Edition) (I have the 3rd edition) by Karen Morgaine and Moshoula Capous-Desyllas. (THESE REFERENCES MUST BE IN THE ASSIGNMENT). ( ALL REFERENCES MUST BE USED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT)

• Format: APA format (7th edition).

Content Guidelines:

Introduction:

• Briefly introduce the concept of anti-oppressive practice.
• State the purpose of the reflection paper (MATERNAL DEATH IN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY).

Definition and Expectations of Social Work:

• Provide a definition of social work.
• Discuss the expectations you believe social workers should fulfill in their roles.

Importance of Anti-Oppressive Practice:

• Discuss why it is important for social workers to work and serve populations with the highest level of clinical care.
• Explain how anti-oppressive practice contributes to effective and ethical social work.

Personal Reflection:

Reflect on a situation where you have faced oppression or advocated for someone else (e.g., a colleague, peer, client) who faced oppression.

(During the labor and delivery of my twin sons, I experienced medical oppression that required me to advocate for myself in a critical and vulnerable moment. I developed preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy-related condition, and recognized that something was wrong with my body. However, my concerns were not immediately taken seriously by medical staff. With the support of my boyfriend, I had to assertively communicate my symptoms and insist that providers listen and respond appropriately.

(This experience reflects broader inequities in maternal healthcare, particularly the documented disparities faced by womenespecially women of colorwhose pain and symptoms are often minimized. From a social work perspective, this situation underscores the NASW Code of Ethics, specifically the values of dignity and worth of the person, social justice, and the ethical responsibility to advocate for clients well-being. It reinforced for me the importance of self-advocacy and professional advocacy to challenge power imbalances within healthcare systems and to promote equitable, patient-centered care for all individuals.

)

• Discuss any biases you have or are aware of and how they might impact your practice.I am always aware of biases:i am a minority its all around me.
• Reflect on steps you can take to address these biases

Incorporation of NASW Code of Ethics:

• Integrate relevant aspects of the NASW Code of Ethics into your discussion.
• Explain how the Code of Ethics supports the principles of anti-oppressive practice.

Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points discussed in the paper.
• Reflect on the importance of anti-oppressive practice in your future work as a social worker.

Grading Criteria:

• Content (20 points): Depth and relevance of the discussion on the importance of anti-oppressive practice, definition, and expectations of social work, and personal reflection.
• Integration of Sources (10 points): Effective use of the NASW Code of Ethics and the book “Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice: Putting Theory into Action.”
• Personal Reflection (10 points) : Insightfulness and honesty in reflecting on personal experiences with oppression or advocacy and biases.
• Organization and Writing Quality (10 points): Clarity, coherence, grammar, and adherence to APA format.

(THE REFERENCES THAT ARE GIVEN IN THIS ORDER MUST BE USED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT)

References-

(Morgaine, 2024-08-22)

Morgaine, K. (2024-08-22). Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice, 3rd Edition. [[VitalSource Bookshelf version]]. Retrieved from vbk://825542A

vbk://825542A/page/95

CHAPTER THREE OF THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL WORK IS IN THE UPLOADED FILE AREA.

Write this as an intern at a hospice company working with bereaved family members.

Write this as an intern at a hospice company working with bereaved family members.

Write this as an intern at a hospice company working with bereaved family members.

Assignment Instructions To complete this assignment, select a local, state, or federal policy that targets the form of oppression and discrimination you described in Week 2 (for example, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Veterans Millennium Healthcare Act, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Adoption and Safe Families Act, Medicare, Medicaid, Temporary Aid to Needy Families Act, Social Security Act, or a relevant state or local policy, such as state or local affordable housing policies or health and safety policies related to COVID-19). Then, complete the following: Describe the purpose of a currently enacted policy that addresses the social justice problem for a chosen population, using scholarly literature for support. Remember, this policy must be enactedin other words, it must be passed legislation. Describe the programs and services provided through the policy, using scholarly literature for support. What are examples of the programs and services that are being offered as a result of your chosen policy? Who is the target population for these programs and services? Describe how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem, using scholarly literature for support. Connect the policy to the social justice problem you selected by giving a brief description of the problem. Is it a new problem, something that has recently arisen, or an old problem that has never been resolved? Describe the historical issues and context that led to the creation of the social problem and policy development. Include information about the voting outcomes for the policy and the legislative leaders who influenced the policy historically and in the present. Include the impact these historical features have had on the policy’s implementation. Guidelines Use scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to support your claims. Review the Policy Selection and Background rubric for information on how your work will be graded. Remember that your instructor will be providing feedback on your assignments. Use that feedback to improve the content of your final assignment submission in Week 9, Policy Analysis and Recommendations. Additional Requirements The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. Cited resources: A minimum of five scholarly sources. Most literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. Length of paper: 46 typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. CST, this week.