
Charles Hooper, MSW
Contributor
Master of Social Work
Since retiring from a career as a medical, geriatric, and public social worker, Charles Hooper has published hundreds of articles and blog posts on a variety of topics, including health and medicine, substance abuse, politics and government, and advocacy. His professional work included guiding clients with mental health and substance abuse challenges to the proper treatment. Charles graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's degree in social work. He also received an Outstanding Scholar award and graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where he majored in sociology and political science.
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