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Drug Addiction and Families (Paperback, New)
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Drug Addiction and Families (Paperback, New)
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Drug problems have a profound impact on families. Mothers and
fathers, brothers, sisters and children are frequently caught in
the maelstrom that drug problems almost inevitably create. Within
the UK there is a serious lack of information on the experiences of
families attempting to live and cope with a family members' drug
problem. Drug Addiction and Families is an exploration of the
impact of drug use on families, and of the extent to which current
practice meets the needs of families as well as problem drug users.
Drawing on a substantial research study comprising interviews with
problem drug users and their extended family, Marina Barnard
examines the effects of drug use not only on drug users themselves,
but also the feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, shame and loss
that are commonly experienced by their extended family. She records
the effects of drug use on family dynamics and relationships,
including possible social and emotional costs. Its impact on the
physical and mental health of family members is also discussed. The
author highlights the often overlooked role of grandparents in
protecting the children of drug users and considers the
perspectives of practitioners such as teachers, social workers and
health professionals. The conclusions drawn point to the fact that
current service provision, in treating the problem drug user in
isolation, fails to address the needs of drug-affected families,
and misses the opportunity to develop family-oriented support and
treatment. This accessible and insightful book is invaluable
reading for drug workers, social workers, health professionals and
all practitioners working with families affected by drug use.
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