Understanding Substance Use Policy And Practice Arnull Elaine by Arnull, Elaine, Author instant download after payment.

xi, 148 pages : 25 cm, Changes to drug and alcohol policy post-1995 introduced the partnership style of working and many different routes by which treatment can be accessed. This means that a wide variety of professional groups now work with drug and alcohol users. This book provides an analytical and critical discussion of policy and practice in this area. It lays out the key debates and issues for understanding, exploring, dealing and working with substance misuse issues, users, their families and other professionals, Includes bibliographical references and index, Chapter 1 -- Introduction Chapter 2 -- The social context of substance misuse Chapter 3 -- Social policy: drugs and alcohol Chapter 4 -- Why do people think substance use is a problem? Chapter 5 -- Values Chapter 6 -- Approaches to substance use Chapter 7 -- Concluding chapter