Arnull, Elaine,

Understanding substance use : policy and practice / Elaine Arnull. - Northwich : Critical Publishing, 2014. - xi, 148 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm. - Critical approaches to social work . - Critical approaches to social work. .

Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.



9781909330931 (paperback) : �22.00


Substance abuse.