Working With Substance Users - Heanue, Kim (McGraw-Hill Education, 2012)
Front cover; Half title; Praise for this book; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; How to use this book; Introduction; 1 What are the substances?; 2 Understanding and assessing the risks; 3 Supporting service users; 4 What are the services and treatments?; 5 Working with families; Notes; Further reading and resources; References; Index; Adverts; Back cover
This book, part of the Pocketbook series, will be a useful tool not only for experienced professionals but also newly qualified social workers and students. It deals with topics such as why people take substances and the risks involved as well as suggesting ways to deal with challenging situations