Social Work Practice in the Addictions

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Vaughn, Michael G. (Editor), Perron, Brian E. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Contemporary Social Work Practice
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Psychotherapy.; Social policy.; Social work.; Counseling.; Social Sciences.; Social Work.; Psychotherapy and Counseling.; Social Policy.

At the beginning of history, people abused intoxicating substances and grappled with the consequences as best they could. In more recent times, the healing professions made recognizing, understanding, and treating addictions major priorities. Today, social workers are the largest group providing ass...