Social work with drug and substance misusers / Anthony Goodman.

Written specifically for social work students, this book covers various aspects of working with drug and substance misusers. It looks at the history and changes in policy on substance misuse, and highlights the differences between working with young and adult substance misusers.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goodman, Anthony
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Exeter : Learning Matters, 2007.
Series:Transforming social work practice.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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. Professional practice issues and approaches
  • 7. Conclusions.