Overview
Drug use is a major challenge for public services, healthcare professionals and policy-makers all over the world. This book offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy. Chapters include: Reflective questions to challenge readers' assumptions Case studies to help students understand the impact of substances on individuals Links to further resources to expand readers' knowledge It will be valuable reading for those studying on degrees in criminology, health, nursing, social work and counselling.
Full Product Details
Author: Aaron Pycroft
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.390kg
ISBN: 9781446252390
ISBN 10: 1446252396
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 23 February 2015
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
`This book is impressive in scope. It gives an overview of the context in which one may experience, support and seek to understand substance misuse disorder.' -- Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia This text brings together broad perspectives on substance misuse. The critical analysis in the chapters is a particular strength. -- Dr Daren Britt, Senior Lecturer in Substance Misuse, University of Brighton 'The scope addressed by this text is impressive. It recognises the international and political debate which is pertinent in this field.' Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of East Anglia 'I loved the book and the concepts in it. I really like the case studies and the fact the book is relevant to all disciplines.' Claire Hooks, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University 'No other text that I am aware of brings together all the aspects that this text seeks to do which makes it a valuable resource.' Daren Britt, Course Leader for BA Hons Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions, University of Brighton -- Emma Sutton
'The scope addressed by this text is impressive. It recognises the international and political debate which is pertinent in this field.' Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of East Anglia 'I loved the book and the concepts in it. I really like the case studies and the fact the book is relevant to all disciplines.' Claire Hooks, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University 'No other text that I am aware of brings together all the aspects that this text seeks to do which makes it a valuable resource.' Daren Britt, Course Leader for BA Hons Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions, University of Brighton -- Emma Sutton
'The scope addressed by this text is impressive. It recognises the international and political debate which is pertinent in this field.' Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of East Anglia 'I loved the book and the concepts in it. I really like the case studies and the fact the book is relevant to all disciplines.' Claire Hooks, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University 'No other text that I am aware of brings together all the aspects that this text seeks to do which makes it a valuable resource.' Daren Britt, Course Leader for BA Hons Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions, University of Brighton -- Emma Sutton This text brings together broad perspectives on substance misuse. The critical analysis in the chapters is a particular strength. -- Dr Daren Britt, Senior Lecturer in Substance Misuse, University of Brighton 'This book is impressive in scope. It gives an overview of the context in which one may experience, support and seek to understand substance misuse disorder.' -- Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia
Author Information
Aaron Pycroft is a Senior Lecturer at Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth.
