Sidney H SmithSidney H. Smith III, LCSWSidney H. Smith III is a Clinical Social Worker at the Department of Veteran Affairs, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi. Smith earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Social Work from TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi, with a minor in psychology. Smith's academic distinctions include recognition as the University of Southern Mississippi/National Association of Social Workers Student of the Year, recipient of the Council of Social Work Education Fellowship (2018-2019), McNair Scholar, and Honors College graduate. With experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor and Community Outreach Counselor, Smith also volunteers at local inpatient and residential treatment centers. Smith has led opioid addiction education for first responders statewide. [BIO2024 Word]Smith's research explores the relationship between spirituality, religiosity, and addiction treatment outcomes, with a focus on comparing traditional Twelve-Step programs to faith-based alternatives. An accomplished author, Smith has published three books: Alone with GOD, Addiction Treatment Outcomes, and Unbelievably Amazing. The latter details the transformation of an individual overcoming addiction, crime, and homelessness to achieve academic and professional success. Through these works, Smith seeks to inspire hope and resilience Read More Read Less