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Practical Social Work Ser.: Social Work with Addictions by James G. Barber (2002, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited

ISBN-10033398594X

ISBN-139780333985946

eBay Product ID (ePID)25038408629

Product Key Features

Number of Pages200 Pages

Publication NameSocial Work with Addictions

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

SubjectSocial Work, Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Psychopathology / Addiction, Europe / General

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorJames G. Barber

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, Psychology, History

SeriesPractical Social Work Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight9.1 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Reviews"This book therefore may be valuable to those engaged in clinical practice who wish to familiarize themselves with some of the basic concepts behind modern biological psychiatric research and the recent history of the field." ( Psychological Medicine , 2012) "If you are going to choose where to fork out the money, it would be here, for the most practical understanding of brain-behavior science, and these authors I am sure will continue to be leaders in this field, with perhaps only Lishman challenging them for the buck." (Metapsychology, 25 June 2011) "As in the earlier editions of the book, there are comprehensive reviews and explanations of the latest advances in neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, genetics and brain imaging descriptions not only of methodologies but also of the application of these in clinical settings." (AllVoices, 16 February 2011) "An important contribution that should be read by psychopharmacologists, psychiatrists, neurologists and neuroscientists who wish to obtain an interesting and well-written account of the subject." ( Human Psychopharmacology, 2010 ) "Writing for medical students and for researchers and practitioners in fields that touch upon mental health, they begin by exploring principles of brain function and structure from perspectives of genetics, physiology, chemistry, and anatomy. Then they consider important brain-behavior relationships, and classifications and clinical investigations. Having set the stage, they proceed to describe biological aspects of personality disorders, anxiety disorders, the schizophrenias, affective disorders, the addictions and disorders of motivation, epilepsy, and the dementias." ( SciTech Book News , December 2010)

Dewey Edition20

Series Volume Number2

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal362.29/153

Table Of ContentDrugs and Drug Addiction A Social Work Practice Model Precontemplation From Contemplation to Preparation Action Strategies Maintenance Evaluation

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThe new edition of this important text has been fully revised and is an essential resource for those working in the field of drug addiction. Drug misuse tends to be encountered in the context of other, often more pressing social problems, such as child abuse, homelessness, domestic violence or emergency relief. This book responds to the needs of social workers in this position by covering the spectrum of brief, empirically validated intervention methods which can be readily incorporated into broader casework plans at any stage of the change process, from extreme resistance to avoidance of relapse. This clear and realistic text employs social work's 'person-in-situation' perspective to identify targets of intervention at the level of individuals, families and even the broader social policy context. It includes new material on recent or more commonly used substances such as designer drugs and methamphetamine. It also provides an update on the latest research evidence on the aetiology and psychosocial treatment of addictions. This is an invaluable, versatile text that is wholly attuned to social work needs., Barber covers the spectrum of empirically validated intervention methods relating to addictions, which can be readily incorporated into broader casework plans at any stage of the change process, from extreme resistance to avoidance of relapse., The new edition of this important text has been fully revised and is an essential resource for those working in the field of drug addiction. Drug misuse tends to be encountered in the context of other, often more pressing social problems, such as child abuse, homelessness, domestic violence or emergency relief. This book responds to the needs of social workers in this position by covering the spectrum of brief, empirically validated intervention methods which can be readily incorporated into broader casework plans at any stage of the change process, from extreme resistance to avoidance of relapse. This clear and realistic text employs social work's 'person-in-situation' perspective to identify targets of intervention at the level of individuals, families and even the broader social policy context. It includes new material on recent or more commonly used substances such as designer drugs and methamphetamine. It also provides an update on the latest research evidence on the aetiology and psychosocial treatment of addictions. This is an invaluable, versatile text that is wholly attuned to social work needs. New to this Edition: - Includes new material on 'designer drugs' and other new, commonly used substances, Social workers tend to encounter drug misuse in the context of other, often more pressing, social problems. This clear and realistic text covers the spectrum of empirically validated intervention methods which can be readily incorporated into broader casework plans at any stage of the change process, from extreme resistance to avoidance of relapse. Incorporating new material on new and more commonly used substances and the latest research evidence, this is an invaluable, versatile text that is absolutely attuned to social work needs.

LC Classification NumberD1-DX301