Social work with drug, alcohol and substance misusers
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Bibliographic Information
Social work with drug, alcohol and substance misusers
(Transforming social work practice / series editors, Jonathan Parker and Greta Bradley)
Learning Matters, 2013
3rd ed
- : pbk
Available at 2 libraries
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  Kumamoto
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-159) and index
Previous ed. published 2009
Description and Table of Contents
Description
It has long been recognised that clients with addiction problems need a skilled and thoughtful response when they come into contact with social services. However, students often find that policy and the law surrounding working with drug, alcohol and substance misusers can be complex and often unclear.
This fully-revised third edition will help students cultivate the skills required to work effectively with clients and service users who misuse drugs and alcohol. There are clear introductions to the law and to social policy in this area, while the author considers how a holistic approach can be effective when working with this particular client group. Case studies and reflective exercises are used to draw out these key skills. The book also features sections on anti-oppressive practice with a focus on service user empowerment.
With this third edition comes new material on social work practice with alcohol misusers, making this book even more essential reading for students and practitioners who want to engage with clients who struggle with addiction.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The links between social work practice and working with substance-misusing clients
The nature and extent of drug taking in the United Kingdom
The history, legislative changes and key policy documents involved in the field of substance misuse
What is known about drug misusers and drug offenders and the drugs commonly used?
Policy changes and substance misuse
Developments since the change to a coalition government and the problems of alcohol
Professional practice issues and approaches
Conclusion
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