Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol: Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child ProtectionISBN: 978-0-470-87151-5
Paperback
262 pages
February 2011
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This book presents original research outlining the key elements in
responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol.
- Offers a definition of “misuse” and “addiction” and the factors that influence the nature of misuse or addiction
- Reviews extensively the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children and families using the latest evidence
- Explores how research and theories might help inform professionals or non-professionals assessing families affected by parents who misuse drugs or alcohol
- Provides an in-depth discussion of Motivational Interviewing, including a critical discussion of the challenges and limitations involved in using it in child and family settings
- Considers the wider implications of the findings for practice and policy and argues that these responses can be used across the field of work with vulnerable children and their families
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