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The diploma in social work requires its students to develop a
greater awareness of alcohol-related problems. The first few
chapters of this book examine the implications of recent community
care legislation for government policy on alcohol; the prevalence
of drinking problems amongst older people, which has been
under-estimated; and recent research is reviewed on young people's
drinking problems. In the second half of the book, empirical
evidence is presented on the particular difficulties faced by
ethnic, migrant and homeless groups and this emphasis on the
centrality of social disadvantage leads on to a consideration of a
specific social work role in the assessment and management of
alcohol-related problems. The book is aimed at social work
practitioners and students on prequalifying, qualifying and
postqualifying social work courses, and it addresses key social
work issues in relation to poverty, homelessness, discrimination
and drinking problems.
The diploma in social work requires its students to develop a
greater awareness of alcohol-related problems. The first few
chapters of this book examine the implications of recent community
care legislation for government policy on alcohol; the prevalence
of drinking problems amongst older people, which has been
under-estimated; and recent research is reviewed on young people's
drinking problems. In the second half of the book, empirical
evidence is presented on the particular difficulties faced by
ethnic, migrant and homeless groups and this emphasis on the
centrality of social disadvantage leads on to a consideration of a
specific social work role in the assessment and management of
alcohol-related problems. The book is aimed at social work
practitioners and students on prequalifying, qualifying and
postqualifying social work courses, and it addresses key social
work issues in relation to poverty, homelessness, discrimination
and drinking problems.
Examine the worldwide phenomenon of substance abuse and addiction!
International Aspects of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
examines current social work practice in the addictions around the
world. Researchers and practitioners address the abuse of and
addiction to alcohol and other drugs and the current policies
impacting the treatment of these substances in different countries.
The book looks at the substances abused, the scope of the problems,
the social reactions, the treatment approaches, and the role of
professionals in addressing issues unique to each country,
providing a more critical understanding of the socioeconomic and
cultural influences on treatment systems.
International Aspects of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
presents cross-cultural perspectives on the effects of substance
abuse and addiction on social policies, institutional practices,
sources of funding, and social work methods. The book examines the
rapid social changes that go hand in hand with increased rates of
psychoactive substance problems and recognizes addiction as a
complex biopsychosocial phenomenon that responds to intervention.
The countries represented by the book's contributors include:
Israel Ireland Germany Australia Singapore the Netherlands the
United Kingdom the former Soviet Union and the United States
International Aspects of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
also includes book reviews related to cultural issues and a
roundtable discussion concerning the legalization of drugs with
perspectives from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United
States. This unique book is a vital resource for clinicians,
academics, and researchers.
Examine the worldwide phenomenon of substance abuse and addiction!
International Aspects of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
examines current social work practice in the addictions around the
world. Researchers and practitioners address the abuse of and
addiction to alcohol and other drugs and the current policies
impacting the treatment of these substances in different countries.
The book looks at the substances abused, the scope of the problems,
the social reactions, the treatment approaches, and the role of
professionals in addressing issues unique to each country,
providing a more critical understanding of the socioeconomic and
cultural influences on treatment systems.
International Aspects of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
presents cross-cultural perspectives on the effects of substance
abuse and addiction on social policies, institutional practices,
sources of funding, and social work methods. The book examines the
rapid social changes that go hand in hand with increased rates of
psychoactive substance problems and recognizes addiction as a
complex biopsychosocial phenomenon that responds to intervention.
The countries represented by the book's contributors include:
Israel Ireland Germany Australia Singapore the Netherlands the
United Kingdom the former Soviet Union and the United States
International Aspects of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
also includes book reviews related to cultural issues and a
roundtable discussion concerning the legalization of drugs with
perspectives from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United
States. This unique book is a vital resource for clinicians,
academics, and researchers.
A misguided quest for freedom which ends in drug dependence,
raising questions about the nature of addiction and the societal
response.
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