Substance Use in Social Work Education and Training - 9781138936546

Taylor & Francis

Substance Use in Social Work Education and TrainingPreparing for and supporting practice\nAuthor(s): Hilda Loughran, Wulf Livingston\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138936546, 978-1138936546\nSynopsis\nSubstance use has become an increasingly common concern for all aspects of social work practice, and especially when working with mental health and vulnerable families. This requires all social workers to have sufficient education and training in alcohol and other drugs across a range of settings.\n\nThis volume presents evidence from a number of major studies which examine the current state of social work education in relation to substance use. These contextual considerations are complemented by specific applied analyses which explore classroom, methodological, practice and theoretical considerations within both the UK and America. Substance Use in Social Work Education and Training provides a strong evidence bas.