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Working with Substance Misusers is a practical handbook for students and those who work with people who misuse drugs or alcohol. Written by experienced teachers and clinicians, the book introduces:
* the substances themselves
* theories relevant to substance use and misuse
* the skills necessary to work with this client group
* the broad range of approaches to treatment
* particular problems of specific groups.
The reader is encouraged to read and reflect on the material in relation to their own practice. To help this process, each topic has an identified set of learning objectives. Activities designed to reinforce learning include discussion points, case studies, role plays and group exercises.
Working with Substance Misusers makes clear the connection of theory to practice and encourages a skills-based, but reflective, approach to work in this complex field. Cutting across professional boundaries, it provides both new and more experienced practitioners with a key text.
* the substances themselves
* theories relevant to substance use and misuse
* the skills necessary to work with this client group
* the broad range of approaches to treatment
* particular problems of specific groups.
The reader is encouraged to read and reflect on the material in relation to their own practice. To help this process, each topic has an identified set of learning objectives. Activities designed to reinforce learning include discussion points, case studies, role plays and group exercises.
Working with Substance Misusers makes clear the connection of theory to practice and encourages a skills-based, but reflective, approach to work in this complex field. Cutting across professional boundaries, it provides both new and more experienced practitioners with a key text.
About the Author
Trudi Petersen is a Nurse and a Research Practitioner for Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust Mental Health Services.
Andrew McBride is a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Oxfordshire Specialist Community Addictions Service, part of the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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After you have studied this chapter you will understand the basic effects and ill effects of some of the more commonly used substances in the UK. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you working in substance misuse in the UK, and especially if you are taking the RCGP certificate in substance misuse, then this book is for you. It details the whole of substance abuse and treatment as it applies to the UK. Too often, the books in this field are written in the US, and detail practice in the US, which whilst valuable is not always relevant to UK preactice. The various chapters are written by specialists in the field, such as John Strang, Michael Gossop, Duncan Raistrick. Spend nineteen quid and buy this book - you won't regret it
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ok, heres the background, I had a job interview for that job I really wanted, working on the substance misuse team of a local authority, this book helped me get that job, what more can I say?
The book is very easy to read, set out in a really logical manner.
You would think so much information in one book would be daunting, but that is not the case, if you work in this field, or intend to I highly recommend this book its worth every penny.
It covers all aspects and is set out in 5 parts;
THE FIRST covers the basics,drug effects,why do some people misuse substances etc.
THE SECOND covers the care and treatment of substance misusers, such as interventions, harm minimisation and relapse prevention.
THE THIRD covers organisational and policy issues, such as coercion and the criminal justice system, health promotin and organisation of services.
THE FOURTH covers some specific populations, such as women and alcohol, young people and anabolic andogenic steroid misusers.
THE FIFTH covers case studies.
All in all definately worth buying.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the easiest most relevant substance misuse book I have come across. It is comprehensive and relevant to the novice and the experience clinician a must to have on your shelf and to challenge your own practice and skills. If you only buy one book this just may be the one to get. It is fantastic to see UK research and even references to Northern Ireland. Well Done!!!
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I got this book when starting a new job in substance misuse. It's very easy to read and simple to understand. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Hayl
Working with substance misusers
Excellent book for students starting out in this field. Well set out with easy to follow language. This book has been invaluable in my first year of a foundation degree in drug... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Allyson Brewin-Smith
Working with Substance Misusers
I received the book very quickly and in perfect condition and am very pleased with it. I already knew that the book itself was exactly what I wanted. Many thanks.
Published on 15 July 2009 by Mrs. J. A. Scott
a great book
This is a great book for people working with people with substance misuse issues as well as those interested for more personal reasons. Read more
Published on 3 July 2009 by Nicci B
The Book for work in substance misuse
If you working in substance misuse in the UK, and especially if you are taking the RCGP certificate in substance misuse, then this book is for you. Read more
Published on 8 May 2003 by darfieldboy
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