﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:12:24 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>NASW-Foundation</title><link>https://naswfoundation.org:443/Foundation-Blog/ctl/rss/mid/29337</link><atom:link href="https://naswfoundation.org:443/Foundation-Blog/ctl/rss/mid/29337" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Klapperick]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Three Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Risky Alcohol Use]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/7103/Three-Facts-Social-Workers-Need-to-Know-About-Risky-Alcohol-Use</link><description><![CDATA[ By Diana Ling, MA, Senior Program Manager; and Anna Mangum, MSW, MPH, Senior Health Strategist; Health Behavior Research and Training Institute (HBRT); The University of Texas at Austin School of ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/7103/Three-Facts-Social-Workers-Need-to-Know-About-Risky-Alcohol-Use</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-7103]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Klapperick]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Have Eight Minutes? Share Your Thoughts on Client Substance Use]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/6870/Have-Eight-Minutes-Share-Your-Thoughts-on-Client-Substance-Use</link><description><![CDATA[ We’re listening! We want to learn about your work with clients on alcohol and other substance use. 

 In just eight minutes, you can  help us better train and educate social workers  who serve ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/6870/Have-Eight-Minutes-Share-Your-Thoughts-on-Client-Substance-Use</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-6870]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Klapperick]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Study Finds Significantly Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Among Cannabis Users]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/6730/New-Study-Finds-Significantly-Increased-Risk-of-Heart-Attack-and-Stroke-Among-Cannabis-Users</link><description><![CDATA[ 
  By Diana Ling, MA, Senior Program Manager; and Anna Mangum, MSW, MPH, Senior Health Strategist; Health Behavior Research and Training Institute; The University of Texas at Austin School of ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/6730/New-Study-Finds-Significantly-Increased-Risk-of-Heart-Attack-and-Stroke-Among-Cannabis-Users</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-6730]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Klapperick]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[What to Know About Women and Alcohol During FASD Awareness Month]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/6731/What-to-Know-About-Women-and-Alcohol-During-FASD-Awareness-Month</link><description><![CDATA[ 
  By Diana Ling, MA, Senior Program Manager; and Anna Mangum, MSW, MPH, Senior Health Strategist; Health Behavior Research and Training Institute; The University of Texas at Austin School of ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/6731/What-to-Know-About-Women-and-Alcohol-During-FASD-Awareness-Month</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-6731]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Simpson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Women Face Unique Health Risks from Alcohol: Social Workers Are Key to Prevention]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/5522/Women-Face-Unique-Health-Risks-from-Alcohol-Social-Workers-Are-Key-to-Prevention</link><description><![CDATA[ Breast cancer is   the leading alcohol-related cancer among women in the U.S.  , with alcohol-related cancer representing more than 16% of breast cancer cases nationally. The risk of breast cancer ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/5522/Women-Face-Unique-Health-Risks-from-Alcohol-Social-Workers-Are-Key-to-Prevention</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-5522]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Simpson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Alcohol Use Linked to Breast and Other Cancers, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/5447/Alcohol-Use-Linked-to-Breast-and-Other-Cancers-Fetal-Alcohol-Spectrum-Disorders</link><description><![CDATA[ While it’s common knowledge that tobacco use increases the risk of cancer, under half of Americans are aware that   even low amounts of alcohol use are a leading preventable cause of at least seven ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/5447/Alcohol-Use-Linked-to-Breast-and-Other-Cancers-Fetal-Alcohol-Spectrum-Disorders</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-5447]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Simpson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Share Clear Messaging During Birth Defect Awareness Month to Help Prevent Lifelong Effects]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4996/Share-Clear-Messaging-During-Birth-Defect-Awareness-Month-to-Help-Prevent-Lifelong-Effects</link><description><![CDATA[ Substance use during pregnancy is common: about 1 in 7 pregnant people drink alcohol, 1 in 20 binge drink, and 4 in 10 of those who drink also use other substances, most frequently tobacco and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4996/Share-Clear-Messaging-During-Birth-Defect-Awareness-Month-to-Help-Prevent-Lifelong-Effects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-4996]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Simpson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Five Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4587/Five-Facts-Social-Workers-Need-to-Know-About-Preventing-Fetal-Alcohol-Spectrum-Disorders-FASDs</link><description><![CDATA[ Social workers across practice settings provide services to individuals, including pregnant people, who are consuming alcohol at risky levels. Reducing problematic alcohol use is crucial to ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4587/Five-Facts-Social-Workers-Need-to-Know-About-Preventing-Fetal-Alcohol-Spectrum-Disorders-FASDs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-4587]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Simpson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[We’re Listening: Tell Us About Your Work with Clients on COVID-19 Vaccines]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4265/We%e2%80%99re-Listening-Tell-Us-About-Your-Work-with-Clients-on-COVID-19-Vaccines</link><description><![CDATA[ Do you have eight minutes to help your fellow social workers? 

 We want to know your thoughts on discussing COVID-19 vaccines with clients, and your experience with NASW’s Connect to End COVID-19 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4265/We%e2%80%99re-Listening-Tell-Us-About-Your-Work-with-Clients-on-COVID-19-Vaccines</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-4265]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Simpson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Three Key Messages to Share with Clients in Honor of National Women’s Health Week]]></title><link>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4138/Three-Key-Messages-to-Share-with-Clients-in-Honor-of-National-Women%e2%80%99s-Health-Week</link><description><![CDATA[ National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. This message is especially important given that   women’s drinking has increased ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://naswfoundation.org/Foundation-Blog/ArtMID/29337/ArticleID/4138/Three-Key-Messages-to-Share-with-Clients-in-Honor-of-National-Women%e2%80%99s-Health-Week</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[55fe799f-6669-418e-ac4f-0dd314cefd3b-4138]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>