In the UK, changes to drug and alcohol policy post-1995 introduced the partnership style of working and many different routes by which treatment can be accessed. This means that a wide variety of professional groups now work with drug and alcohol users. This book provides an analytical and critical discussion of policy and practice in this area. It lays out the key debates and issues for understanding, exploring, dealing, and working with substance misuse issues, users, their families, and other professionals. The reader is introduced to the UK's policy framework and why it is important for...