TY  - BOOK
AU  - Barnard,Marina
TI  - Drug addiction and families
SN  - 9781846425653 (ebook)
PY  - 2007///
CY  - London
PB  - Jessica Kingsley
KW  - Drug addicts
KW  - Family relationships
KW  - Alcoholics
KW  - Drug addiction
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Health and Wellbeing
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Illness & addiction: social aspects
KW  - thema
KW  - Addiction & therapy
KW  - Welfare & benefit systems
KW  - Social work
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-169) and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9781843104032; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - Presenting an exploration of the impact of drug use on different family members, this book examines the effects of drug use not only on drug users themselves, but also the volatile mix of anger, sadness, anxiety, and shame experienced by their family; Drug problems have a profound impact on families. Mothers and fathers, brothers, sisters and children are frequently caught in the maelstrom that drug problems almost inevitably create. Within the UK there is a serious lack of information on the experiences of families attempting to live and cope with a family members' drug problem. Drug Addiction and Families is an exploration of the impact of drug use on families, and of the extent to which current practice meets the needs of families as well as problem drug users.Drawing on a substantial research study comprising interviews with problem drug users and their extended family, Marina Barnard examines the effects of drug use not only on drug users themselves, but also the feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, shame and loss that are commonly experienced by their extended family. She records the effects of drug use on family dynamics and relationships, including possible social and emotional costs. Its impact on the physical and mental health of family members is also discussed. The author highlights the often overlooked role of grandparents in protecting the children of drug users and considers the perspectives of practitioners such as teachers, social workers and health professionals. The conclusions drawn point to the fact that current service provision, in treating the problem drug user in isolation, fails to address the needs of drug-affected families, and misses the opportunity to develop family-oriented support and treatment.This accessible and insightful book is invaluable reading for drug workers, social workers, health professionals and all practitioners working with families affected by drug use
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