Thoroughly updated in its thirteenth edition, this text provides readers with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for entry levels of practice in social work. Authors Charles H. Zastrow and Sarah Hessenauer uniquely combine the key components of existing practice texts, both traditional and contemporary, into one volume and keep it as jargon-free as possible to enhance student comprehension.

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: A Guide for Beginning Social Work and Human Services Professionals is designed to bridge the knowledge gap for undergraduate students entering the helping professions. The book articulates the fundamentals of mental health and substance use, introducing diagnosing methods, levels of care, treatment plans, and case management capabilities. Aimed at bachelor's level education, it adopts a conversational tone supplemented with real-life case studies for practical learning.

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