Goodman, Anthony (Anthony Harvey)
Social work with drug, alcohol and substance misusers / Anthony Goodman ; series editors: Jonathan Parker and Greta Bradley. - Third edition. - xvi, 167 pages ; 26 cm. - Transforming social work practice .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-159) and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1. The links between social work practice and working with substance-misusing clients -- 2. The nature and extent of drug taking in the United Kingdom -- 3. The history, legislative changes and key policy documents involved in the field of substance misuse -- 4. What is known about drug misusers and drug offenders and the drugs commonly used? -- 5. Policy changes and substance misuse -- 6. Developments since the change to a coalition government and the problems of alcohol -- 7. Professional practice issues and approaches -- 8. Conclusion.
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 new 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.
9781446267585 (hbk.) 144626758X (hbk.) 9781446267592 (pbk.) 1446267598 (pbk.)
2013946209
GBB2C2793 bnb
101670025 DNLM 016225521 Uk
Social work with drug addicts--Great Britain.
Drug addicts--Services for--Great Britain.
Substance abuse--Treatment--Great Britain.
Substance-Related Disorders--therapy
Social Work
Drug addicts--Services for.
Social work with drug addicts.
Substance abuse--Treatment.
Great Britain.
HV5840.G7 / G6 2013
2015 K-674 WM 270
Social work with drug, alcohol and substance misusers / Anthony Goodman ; series editors: Jonathan Parker and Greta Bradley. - Third edition. - xvi, 167 pages ; 26 cm. - Transforming social work practice .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-159) and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1. The links between social work practice and working with substance-misusing clients -- 2. The nature and extent of drug taking in the United Kingdom -- 3. The history, legislative changes and key policy documents involved in the field of substance misuse -- 4. What is known about drug misusers and drug offenders and the drugs commonly used? -- 5. Policy changes and substance misuse -- 6. Developments since the change to a coalition government and the problems of alcohol -- 7. Professional practice issues and approaches -- 8. Conclusion.
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 new 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.
9781446267585 (hbk.) 144626758X (hbk.) 9781446267592 (pbk.) 1446267598 (pbk.)
2013946209
GBB2C2793 bnb
101670025 DNLM 016225521 Uk
Social work with drug addicts--Great Britain.
Drug addicts--Services for--Great Britain.
Substance abuse--Treatment--Great Britain.
Substance-Related Disorders--therapy
Social Work
Drug addicts--Services for.
Social work with drug addicts.
Substance abuse--Treatment.
Great Britain.
HV5840.G7 / G6 2013
2015 K-674 WM 270