Understanding and Working with Substance Misusers explores the complex nature of addiction and the challenges involved in responding effectively through policy and practice. It examines the biopyschosocial elements of addiction to substances (including alcohol) and, draws together key research findings from these fields to present a new framework for integrating theory and practice.
The book argues that the best way to understand addictions is as examples of ‘complex sel...
Table of Content
Introduction
Drugs and Drug Users in Context
The Policy Context and Legal Framework
From Disease to Dependency Syndrome
Harm Reduction Approaches
The Psychological ...
About the author
Aaron Pycroft is a Senior Lecturer at Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 184 ● ISBN 9781446246405 ● File size 2.0 MB ● Editor Aaron Pycroft ● Publisher SAGE Publications ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2010 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 3665199 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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