Alcohol, Social Work, and Helping

Alcohol, Social Work, and Helping is a 1990 book that offers practical advice on how to counsel clients with alcohol-related problems, focusing on intervention within societal and agency contexts and addressing issues such as working with problem drinkers, setting short-term goals, and providing assistance during relapses. The contributors, with backgrounds in academic, statutory, and voluntary settings, provide clear and easy-to-read information aimed at developing existing knowledge and skills.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Alcohol, Social Work, and Helping, first published in 1990, is a comprehensive and insightful guide that offers practical advice on counseling clients whose alcohol use poses challenges. The book situates intervention within societal and agency contexts, addressing key practical issues such as working with problem drinkers, suggesting short-term goals, determining the appropriate type of help, and providing support during relapse. Contributors, with backgrounds in academic, statutory, and voluntary settings, focus on critical areas of intervention, including family and group contexts, and dedicate a chapter to the specific circumstances and needs of women. The information presented in the book is clear, easy to read, and designed to enhance existing knowledge and skills. Whether you are a student of health, social work, or sociology, this book will undoubtedly provide valuable insights and practical tools for addressing alcohol-related concerns.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032592282