Working with substance users (Social Work Pocketbooks) - Softcover

Heanue, .

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335245196 ISBN 13: 9780335245192

Publisher: Open University Press, 2012

Synopsis

"This is an excellent resource for anyone working with families. The useful, concise guide to types of drugs, their uses, what they look like and what symptoms they cause is something to be referred to again and again. The book also provides important reminders to encourage those working with adult substance misusers and those working with the children of drug misusing parents to work together and understand each other's roles." Jane Bee, Safeguarding Children Service, Gloucestershire, UK "All Social Workers should have a copy of this book ...It has a clear layout and features useable information and practical advice, which you can dip in and out of as and when needed ...Having read this book, I certainly feel better equipped and more confident in being aware of the issues that may impact people, and being able to assess them and know where and who to refer onto people who could best help them." Lucy Lenton, Social Worker for Adults with Learning Disabilities "A well written and informative guide which will prove invaluable to the busy Social Worker.Easy to use and no need to read from cover to cover, just simply 'dip' into the chapter that is required, and I particularly like the 'Example from Practice' inserts." Catherine Rhodes, Qualification Development Officer, Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council "An essential read for anyone working with substance users or someone who just wants to learn more about the subject. Heanue and Lawton have created an excellent source for any social work practitioner. This book is a clear, easy reader with boxes in each section to highlight key points, checklists and examples of practice." Louisa Saunders, Newly Qualified Social Worker "I am delighted to endorse Working with Substance Users - I have long been waiting for such a textbook to recommend to students embarking on placements in this vital area of practice. Heanue and Lawton have succeeded in providing information which is relevant and practical, without being patron

About this title

About the Author:

Kim Heanue is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Huddersfield, UK. She previously worked for several years in substance misuse, supporting adults with drug and alcohol problems. Chris Lawton has significant experience of working in the Voluntary Sector and currently holds a management post in a substance misuse service.

About this edition

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0335245196
• ISBN 13: 9780335245192
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112