Substance Misuse: The Implications of Research, Policy and Practice

By: Peter Kemp and Lisa Jones and Toby Seddon and Richard Ives and Donald Forrester and Linda Mckie and Joy Barlow and Neil Hunter and Harry Sumnall and Sally Haw and Viv Evans and Megan Larken and James Egan and Jack Law and Anne Bryce and Gerard Vaughn and Maurizio Coletti and Brian Kidd and Jo Neale and Margaret Black and Neil Mckeganey and Jane Fountain and Joyce Nicholson and Bernadette Monaghan and Charlie Llyod

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Synopsis: Substance misuse and its pervasive problems is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professionals today. With heightened political and policy emphasis on all aspects of substance misuse, it is paramount that professionals remain up-to-date on current issues and their responsibilities. Based on research and evidence, this book provides a sound basis for grounded and innovative practice. Leading international contributors outline holistic and specialist approaches to policy and practice, and highlight the shift in emphasis from immediate risk minimisation to long-term recovery, the importance of prevention and the pivotal role of workforce development. Issues surrounding work with children and families affected by substance misuse are explored, and ways of implementing new approaches revealed. The book also looks at the impact of the smoking ban in Scotland, and suggests ways to support tobacco use cessation. This book is essential reading for all front-line practitioners working with substance misusers, including social work, health professionals and counsellors.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780857002198
Related ISBNs:: 9781843106968
Publisher:: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Date of Addition:: 04/17/17
Copyrighted By:: Lisa Jones, Neil Hunter, Harry Sumnall, Sally Haw, Viv Evans, Megan Larken, James Egan, Toby Seddon, Donald Forrester, Jack Law, Anne Bryce, Gerard Vaughn, Linda Mckie, Maurizio Coletti, Brian Kidd, Joy Barlow, Jo Neale, Margaret Black, Neil Mckeganey, Jan
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.