Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol – Effective Interventions in Social Work a…

Parents Who Misuse Drugs and AlcoholEffective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection\nAuthor(s): Donald Forrester, Judith Harwin\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780470871508, 978-0470871508\nSynopsis\nThis book presents original research outlining the key elements in responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol.\n\nOffers a definition of misuse and addiction and the factors that influence the nature of misuse or addiction\nReviews extensively the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children and families using the latest evidence\nExplores how research and theories might help inform professionals or non-professionals assessing families affected by parents who misuse drugs or alcohol\nProvides 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\nConsiders s