Supporting People with Alcohol and Drug Problems
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Supporting People with Alcohol and Drug Problems by Sarah Galvani
This book addresses the gap in social work education by providing a combination of research evidence, policy frameworks and practical hints and tips for good social work practice for all those in children's and adults' social work and social care settings who are working with people who use alcohol or other drugs.
"An excellent and timely bookIts clear focus on social work practice and values is anchored in relevant research evidence, making it an invaluable resource for students and qualified practitioners." Rachel Lart, University of Bristol
"This book is excellent, not least because it is much needed and long overdue." DrugLink
" Sarah Galvani has produced a very important text. Substance misuse difficulties, in all their complexity, are woven into the fabric of society. People with difficulties are sometimes noticed more for the problems they cause than the problems they face. This comprehensive text helps us to address both ethics and practise and will go a long way to build practitioner confidence and effectiveness. " Rhoda Emlyn-Jones, Cardiff County Council and Consultant to Welsh Government IFSS.
"Sarah Galvani has written an excellent text, which will vastly improve social workers' knowledge of and skills in how to deal with alcohol and drug problems in their daily practice." Richard Velleman, University of Bath.
"This book is excellent, not least because it is much needed and long overdue." DrugLink
" Sarah Galvani has produced a very important text. Substance misuse difficulties, in all their complexity, are woven into the fabric of society. People with difficulties are sometimes noticed more for the problems they cause than the problems they face. This comprehensive text helps us to address both ethics and practise and will go a long way to build practitioner confidence and effectiveness. " Rhoda Emlyn-Jones, Cardiff County Council and Consultant to Welsh Government IFSS.
"Sarah Galvani has written an excellent text, which will vastly improve social workers' knowledge of and skills in how to deal with alcohol and drug problems in their daily practice." Richard Velleman, University of Bath.
Sarah Galvani is a Registered Social Worker, a Principal Research Fellow and Assistant Director of the Tilda Goldberg Centre for Social Work and Social Care based at the University of Bedfordshire. Her practice in the UK and USA includes work with adults who are homeless, experience mental distress, have alcohol and other drug problems, and are victims of domestic abuses. She also loves riding her motorbike, walking on Lake District Fells and supports Liverpool Football Club.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847421166 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847421164 |
| Title | Supporting People with Alcohol and Drug Problems |
| Author | Sarah Galvani |
| Series | Social Work In Practice |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Policy Press |
| Year published | 2012-05-16 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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