“…And yet, ample evidence suggests that social workers, in general, have a lot of room for growth in terms of implementing state-of-the-art practices for addressing AOD-related problems. Indeed, a rather large body of research suggests that many social work students and MSW-level social workers feel underprepared to engage with individuals experiencing problems with AOD, and that significant gaps in AOD-related clinical skills and knowledge exist (Bina et al, 2008; Fisher, McCleary, Dimock, & Rohovit, 2014; Galvani, Dance, & Hutchison, 2012; Galvani & Hughes, 2010; Hutchison, Galvani, & Dance, 2013). Overall, it appears that, despite our strategic presence in communities and organizations where AOD screening, brief intervention, and treatment could be implemented, we are often woefully underprepared to address AOD-related problems with clinical skill and scientific knowledge.…”