Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol: Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection

by Judith Harwin and Donald Forrester

Book Overview

This book presents original research outlining the key elements in responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol. Offers a definition of "misuse" and "addiction" and the factors that influence the nature of misuse or addiction Reviews extensively the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children and families using the latest evidence Explores how research and theories might help inform professionals or non-professionals assessing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470871512
• ISBN13: 9780470871515
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"