Drug Addiction and Families
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (570 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843104032 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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For this point alone, the book should be compulsory reading for anyone in contact with a member of a family affected by drug use. -- Fergal Keane, Special Correspondent for BBC News . As somebody who knows something of the pain of this territory I cannot recommend her work strongly enough. In Drug Addiction and Families she has created a powerful book. The pain and illness spreads out from the addict to encompass partners, children, siblings and friends. Families affected by drug abuse can be helped, but the challenge is to ensure the funding and the aspirations of policy are translated into the actions of service providers. Not only did it raise awareness, but it was also the catalyst for improvements in service provision and inter-agency working. From an academic stance this book provides a large amount of material. It provides a stark reminder for a practitioner working with ad
Professor Marina Barnard works at the Centre for Drug Misuse Research at the University of Glasgow. She has written extensively in the areas of drug use and addiction and the risks to users and families.
Great Book about Families and Addiction If you are a professional or layperson seeking to learn more about the impact of addiction on families, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading this book. It offers the perspcetives of ALL family members- not just parents. And the authors do a great job of mixing narrative with analysis.. Five Stars Rosa M Carr Good quality and price.
Mothers and fathers, brothers, sisters and children are frequently caught in the maelstrom that drug problems almost inevitably create. 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. 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. Drug problems have a profound impact on families. 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. 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. Drawing on a substantial research study comprising interviews with problem drug users and their extended family, Marina Barnard exa