Libraries And The Substance Abuse Crisis Supporting Your Community 1st Edition Cindy Grove by Cindy Grove 9780838948088, 0838948081 instant download after payment.

This book encourages readers to turn their fears and uncertainty into strengths and empowerment, offering to-the-point guidance on welcoming people with substance use disorders and their loved ones through policy, materials, outreach, collaboration, programs, and services. Written by a frontline librarian whose personal experiences inform the book, this resource explores the library's role in the fight against addiction and how to become part of the solution by:

Combating stigma

Provides background on understanding how substance abuse and related behaviors affect different age groups and populations

Explains how to be proactive regarding library safety and security by carefully crafting library policies and effectively communicating them to staff

Offers real world guidance on training library staff, including pointers on recognizing observable signs of drug abuse and responding appropriately and safely to uncomfortable or potentially dangerous situations

Discusses safeguards such as a needle disposal unit, defibrillator, and Naloxone

Gives tips on marketing, outreach, and programming, from putting together displays of materials and resources to partnering with local organizations

And recommends useful websites, documentaries, and additional resources for further learning.