Adult Drug and Alcohol Problems, Children's Needs, Second Edition 2/e

Acknowledgements. Foreword. Introduction. 1. Key Messages. 2. Practice Tools. 3. Training Exercises. 4. Briefings. 5. Practice Examples. Contacts and Sources of Further Information. References.

Research tells us that helping professionals who are not specialist drug and alcohol workers, like social workers, regularly engage with children and families affected by problematic alcohol and drug use. Research also tells us that these practitioners often feel poorly equipped to deal with such complex issues, often with limited specialist knowledge and training. That is why the second edition of Adult Drug and Alcohol Problems, Children's Needs is such a welcome resource, especially as it considers both alcohol and drug use. Based on a research informed model for meeting the needs of children affected by parental substance misuse, the toolkit gives practice tips, models for assessment, tools for reviewing practice, training exercises and much more. Practitioners across the helping professions will find this toolkit relevant and invaluable to support, challenge and develop their day to day practice in this area.