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Children Now 2 May 2007
In Drug Addiction and Families, Professor Marina Barnard has
created a powerful book. She uses the words of children and adults and it
is difficult not to feel moved by the experiences and feelings expressed,
nor to avoid sharing Barnard's frustration at the responses of services...
Families affected by drug abuse can be helped, but the challenge is to
ensure the funding and aspirations of policy are translated into the
actions of service providers. As Barnard says, if we fail to help families
we should not say we did not know what they were going through. You won't
be able to after reading this book.
created a powerful book. She uses the words of children and adults and it
is difficult not to feel moved by the experiences and feelings expressed,
nor to avoid sharing Barnard's frustration at the responses of services...
Families affected by drug abuse can be helped, but the challenge is to
ensure the funding and aspirations of policy are translated into the
actions of service providers. As Barnard says, if we fail to help families
we should not say we did not know what they were going through. You won't
be able to after reading this book.
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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. "Drugs in the Family" 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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Great Book about Families and Addiction
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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.
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