Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol: Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection

This book presents original research outlining the key elements in responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol.

• Offers a definition of “misuse” and “addiction” and the factors that influence the nature of misuse or addiction
• Reviews extensively the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children and families using the latest evidence
• Explores how research and theories might help inform professionals or non-professionals assessing families affected by parents who misuse drugs or alcohol
• Provides an in-depth discussion of Motivational Interviewing, including a critical discussion of the challenges and limitations involved in using it in child and family settings
• Considers the wider implications of the findings for practice and policy and argues that these responses can be used across the field of work with vulnerable children and their families