Substance misuse : the implications of research, policy and practice / edited by Joy Barlow.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Barlow, Joy.

Series:

Research highlights in social work ; 53.

Research highlights in social work ; 53

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drug abuse.

Drug abuse--Treatment.

Drug abuse--Prevention.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Substance misuse and its pervasive problems is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professionals today. 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.

Contents:

FRONT COVER; Substance Misuse:The Implications of Research, Policyand Practice; Contents; Introduction; Part I The History of Drug and Alcohol Policy; 1. How We Got to Where We Are Now; Part II Alcohol and Tobacco; 2. Is Alcohol Different?; Alcohol: Attitudes,beliefs and practice; The importance of partnershipsin alcohol policy and regulation; 3. Fresh Air?; Second-hand smoke; Second Chance Learning: A community-developmentapproach to smoking cessation; Part III Treatment and Recovery, and the WiderImpacts of Substance Misuse; 4. Treatment and Recovery; Anything new under the sun?

Does drug treatment inScotland work?5. Employment and Problem Drug Use; The role of employment inrecovery from problem drug use; Employment projects:Examples in practice; 6. Children Affected by Parental Drug and Alcohol Misuse; Hidden harm: Working withserious parental drug misuse; The role of training in changing the lives of children affected byparental substance misuse; 7. We Are Family; The role of families; Making family a partof the treatment; 8. Drugs and Crime; Part IVPrevention; 9. Redefining Drug Prevention; 10. Children, Young People and Prevention

11. The Impact of Social Exclusion and Poverty onEducation and PreventionDiverse communities - diverseneeds: Delivering information on drugs and drug services to members of Black and minority ethniccommunities; Wider prevention: Povertyand social exclusion; Part V Integrated Services and WorkforceDevelopment; 12. Integrated Services: The Glasgow Experience; 13. Messages for the Workforce; THE EDITOR; THE CONTRIBUTORS; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786612750106

9781282750104

1282750100

9780857002198

0857002198

OCLC:

665581379