Table of Contents

Introduction
The links between social work practice and working with substance-misusing clients
The nature and extent of drug taking in the United Kingdom
The history, legislative changes and key policy documents involved in the field of substance misuse
What is known about drug misusers and drug offenders and the drugs commonly used?
Policy changes and substance misuse
Developments since the change to a coalition government and the problems of alcohol
Professional practice issues and approaches
Conclusion

About the Author

Professor Anthony Goodman has been a practitioner and an academic for over 30 years. His first post as a probation officer included responsibility for liaising with a hostel for unstable drug addicts. He developed a continuing interest in this client group and now runs a Masters applied criminology programme at Middlesex University and also teaches in social work.