Social work with addictions (2nd ed)

Social workers tend to encounter drug misuse in the context of other, often more pressing, social problems.

This clear and realistic text covers the spectrum of empirically validated intervention methods which can be readily incorporated into broader casework plans at any stage of the change process, from extreme resistance to avoidance of relapse.

Incorporating additional material on new and more commonly used substances and the latest research evidence, the second edition of this text attuned to social work needs.