Social Work And Drug Use

Book Details:

• Author: I. Paylor

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• ISBN: 9788131606063

• Pages: 180

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 01 December 2013

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches

About the Book:
Social Work and Drug Use addresses a critical and often overlooked intersection between substance use and social work. Alcohol and drug use are pervasive challenges that affect nearly all domains of social work, from mental health and family services to criminal justice and child welfare. This book is a comprehensive and practical guide for social work students, practitioners, and professionals across allied fields.

The book explores key topics such as:

• Prevalence, patterns, and policy frameworks

• Definitions and typologies of drug users

• The role of stigma, and health concerns like HCV and HIV

• Care vs. control dynamics in social work interventions

• The importance of listening to service users and empowering them

• Recovery models and practical strategies for networking and advocacy

The authors argue for a compassionate, inclusive, and empowering approach to practice that confronts discrimination and advocates for client-centered care. Emphasizing recovery and user involvement, the book provides tools to assess, engage, and support clients effectively, while integrating evidence-based research and real-world insights.

This essential volume is highly recommended for:

• Students of social work, criminology, youth justice, and education welfare

• Practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of substance use in social care

• Academics and post-qualifying professionals in social policy and applied social sciences

About the Authors:

• Ian Paylor is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Applied Social Science, Lancaster University, UK.

• Fiona Measham is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Lancaster University and a member of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.

• Hugh Asher is a PhD scholar in Applied Social Science and researcher with the Lifeline Project Ltd.