Working with Substance Misusers: A Guide to Theory and Practice
Trudi (Ed) Petersen
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Description for Working with Substance Misusers: A Guide to Theory and Practice
Paperback. Suitable for students and those who work with people who misuse drugs or alcohol, this 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; and, particular problems of specific groups. Editor(s): Petersen, Trudi; McBride, Andrew. Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 186 x 17. Weight in Grams: 650.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Weight
684g
Number of Pages
386
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415235686
SKU
V9780415235686
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Trudi (Ed) Petersen
Trudi Petersen has worked in acute psychiatric services, substance misuse and health promotion. She currently works as a hepatitis research nurse specialist at Bristol Specialist Drug Service and lectures at the University of Glamorgan in South Wales. Andrew McBride is a consultant psychiatrist in Oxford. He previously ran services in Cardiff and Mid Glamorgan.
Reviews for Working with Substance Misusers: A Guide to Theory and Practice
'This book is an excellent comprehensive text for those workers new to substance misuse from a range of Professional backgrounds including nursing and medical staff, social workers, psychologists, counsellors and volunteers. It is an excellent teaching resource for teachers and trainers.' - The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health