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.
For those either just interested or currently new to this field then this text provides a solid but easy and accessible introduction to the key issues for substance misusers. The way core policy is integrated may enable a clearer understanding of the complexities for this often maligned area of health care.
It seems an excellent text; I am particularly interested in the generic aspect of addiction and substances for our course (MSc Exercise for Health) but do not think that this is an essential text . We will certainly drawon it.
Thank you for the opportunity to inspect this book.
Anne-Marie Hassenkamp
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 book gives an insight into substances and those who use and abuse.It gives a good overall picture while remaining grounded in theory.
