Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol

This book presents original research outlining the key elements in responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol. <ul> <li>Offers a definition of “misuse” and “addiction” and the factors that influence the nature of misuse or addiction</li> <li>Reviews extensively the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children and families using the latest evidence</li> <li>Explores how research and theories might help inform professionals or non-professionals assessing families affected by parents who misuse drugs or alcohol</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> </ul>