Substance Misuse: The Implications of Research, Policy and Practice (Research Highlights in Social Work Book 53)

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. This topical series examines areas of particular interest to those in social and community work and related fields. Each book draws together different aspects of the subject, highlighting relevant research and drawing out implications for policy and practice. This title includes Information on Drugs and Drug Services to Members of Black and Minority Ethnic Communities by Jane Fountain, University of Central Lancashire; Wider Prevention - Poverty and Social Exclusion by James Egan, Head of Policy and Practice, Scottish Drugs Forum; Part Five Integrated Services and Workforce Development; Integrated Services by Neil Hunter, Joint General Manager, Glasgow Addiction Services; and, Messages for the Workforce by Joy Barlow. Substance Misuse:The Implications of Research, Policy and Practice......Page 3 Contents......Page 7 Introduction......Page 11 Part I The History of Drug and Alcohol Policy......Page 19 1. How We Got to Where We Are Now......Page 21 Part II Alcohol and Tobacco......Page 39 2. Is Alcohol Different?......Page 41 3. Fresh Air?......Page 55 Part III Treatment and Recovery, and the Wider Impacts of Substance Misuse......Page 75 4. Treatment and Recovery......Page 77 5. Employment and Problem Drug Use ......Page 96 6. Children Affected by Parental Drug and Alcohol Misuse......Page 114 7. We Are Family ......Page 132 8. Drugs and Crime ......Page 148 Part IV Prevention......Page 155 9. Redefining Drug Prevention ......Page 157 10. Children, Young People and Prevention ......Page 170 11. The Impact of Social Exclusion and Poverty on Education and Prevention ......Page 179 Part V Integrated Services and Workforce Development ......Page 197 12. Integrated Services: The Glasgow Experience ......Page 199 13. Messages for the Workforce ......Page 209 THE EDITOR ......Page 226 THE CONTRIBUTORS ......Page 227 SUBJECT INDEX ......Page 231 AUTHOR INDEX ......Page 239

Substance misuse and its pervasive problems are a constant challenge for social work and related professions 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 minimization to long-term recovery, the importance of prevention and the pivotal role of workforce development. Issues surrounding 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 workers, health professionals and counselors.

Here, leading international contributors outline holistic and specialist approaches to policy and practice, and highlight the shift in emphasis from immediate risk minimization of substance misuse to long-term recovery, the importance of prevention and the pivotal role of workforce development