Social Work with Drug, Alcohol and Sustance Misusers
It has long been recognised that clients with addiction problems need a skilled and
thoughtful response when they come into contact with social services. This fully-revised
edition will help students to cultivate these skills with sections on anti-oppressive
practice and a focus on service user empowerment. Case studies and reflective exercise
will focus the student on this holistic approach while underpinning key learning
objectives. With a new focus on social work practice with alcohol misusers, this third
edition provides a firm foundation for the skills required when working with people with
drug and substance addictions.
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
184 pages, Paperback