Understanding and Working with Substance Misusers
- Aaron Pycroft - University of Portsmouth, UK
The book argues that the best way to understand addictions is as examples of "complex self organising systems", which comprise many interacting component parts. In so doing, it addresses the problem of service users presenting with multiple needs (including poly drug use, mental health problems, criminal behaviour, unemployment and relationship difficulties) and the challenges that this poses for policy makers, services commissioners and practitioners alike.
This book fills the need for a text which makes the complex issues surrounding substance misuse accessible to both students and practitioners. As such, it fosters a multidisciplinary and critically reflective approach to policy and practice.
an excellent book, covering a range of material; very valuable to students working with patients with substance misuse
the book is very well written, comprehensive using evidence based approach.
This text explore the evidence to aid understanding and working with drug users.
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I am going to use it as an example of using evidence to support care delivery with this group.
This is a useful text for this cohort of students as they work with people with substance misuse
An excellent read, clear and concise a helpful introduction to a subject that is surrounded by mythology and rumour
So clearly written you can read it for leisure!
A useful text for students who are interested in substance abuse.
This informative booklet covers many areas of support in substance abuse, giving advise to readers on wider reading and organisations that specify with a range of substance misuses. I will be recommending this book to be used on access to health professions programmes also.It covers areas on protocol and gives clear points as well as case studies to analyse , that any learner studying on programmes about addictions would find helpful.
This book offers a good insight into the myriad issues involved in working with substance misusers.
The text handles key concepts in the substance misuse field comprehensively well. The style of covering the contextual history and the histories of treatment philosophies before exploring ways forward is a refreshing departure from the mainstream.
An excellent new book about substance abuse issues. It covers the legal framework and brings the issues up to date, with all the latest theories and ideas. An excellent addition to our library.
