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One of the core tenets of Baptist theology is ‘Justification by faith alone’ that is, salvation by faith in Jesus Christ without any reference to good works. This belief is core to the Baptist belief system and sets it apart from other Christian denominations who may rely on works or sacraments to attain salvation

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Another theoretical approach mentioned by Zastrow et al. (2019) is Erikson’s stage of generativity versus stagnation. This stage emphasizes the need to be useful to society and the generations to come. If people use substances during this stage, they may feel stuck, which might affect their chances of attaining generativity. Misuse can therefore lead to lack of proper development in the personal, social and family aspects of life during middle adulthood.

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First impression is crucial in social work because the relationship between the social worker and the client is based on trust. Such verbal activities include, for instance, active listening and use of clear and empathetic language. Empathy, where the social worker pays close attention to the client without interrupting them, is significant in making the client feel valued (Gasker, 2023).

Substance abuse and addiction in Los Angeles

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In Los Angeles, substance abuse and addiction have been deeply embedded in our society making a lot of ruins in their wake. It is not just a number but rather a harsh reality that touches the lives of families, communities and the health of the city (Kuhn et al.,2020). Through the knowledge of the underlying factors leading to substance abuse and addiction, we can make effective interventions that are tailored to promote recovery, reduce harm, and, in the long run, achieve the improvement of the quality of life for individuals and communities in Los Angeles.

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From a governance perspective, it is challenging to align everyone towards the same goal during the course of the development of the budget and its disbursement as people and organizations are different and have different motives, agendas, and values. In line with Haidt (2023) discussion on moral foundations in The Righteous Mind, it is evident that political polarization, such as that observed in the tilelês and coxinhas in Brazil, has a foundation in moral reasoning. The first group may have values of Sanctity and Loyalty, while the second group has values of Care and Liberty.

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