Key Concepts in Substance Misuse (SAGE Key Concepts series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1446252396 ISBN 13: 9781446252390

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Drug use is a major challenge for public services, healthcare professionals and policy-makers all over the world. This book offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy.

Chapters include:

•       Reflective questions to challenge readers’ assumptions
•       Case studies to help students understand the impact of substances on individuals
•       Links to further resources to expand readers’ knowledge

It will be valuable reading for those studying on degrees in criminology, health, nursing, social work and counselling.

About this title

Review:

'The scope addressed by this text is impressive. It recognises the international and political debate which is pertinent in this field.' 

Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of East Anglia

'I loved the book and the concepts in it.  I really like the case studies and the fact the book is relevant to all disciplines.'

Claire Hooks, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University

'No other text that I am aware of brings together all the aspects that this text seeks to do which makes it a valuable resource.'
Daren Britt, Course Leader for BA Hons Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions, University of Brighton (Emma Sutton)

This text brings together broad perspectives on substance misuse. The critical analysis in the chapters is a particular strength.

 

(Dr Daren Britt, Senior Lecturer in Substance Misuse, University of Brighton)

‘This book is impressive in scope. It gives an overview of the context in which one may experience, support and seek to understand substance misuse disorder.’

 

(Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia)

About the Author:

Aaron Pycroft is a Senior Lecturer at Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1446252396
• ISBN 13: 9781446252390
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Pycroft Aaron