Ethics in Mental Health-Substance Use aims to explore the comprehensive concerns and dilemmas occurring from mental health and substance use problems, and to inform, develop, and educate by sharing and pooling knowledge, and enhancing expertise, in this fast developing region of ethics and ethical care and practice. This volume concentrates on ethical concerns, dilemmas, and concepts specifically interrelated, as a collation of problem(s) that directly or indirectly affect the life of the individual and family. Whilst presenting a balanced view of what is ethically best practice today, this title challenges concepts and stimulates debate, exploring all aspects of the development in treatment, intervention and care responses, and the adoption of research-led best practice.

About the Author

David B Cooper has specialized in mental health and substance use for over 36 years. He is currently an associate editor for the Journal of Substance Use. He also served as an editor-in-chief of Mental Health and Substance Use. Seminal work includes Alcohol Home Detoxification and Assessment and Alcohol Use, both published by Radcliffe Publishing, Oxford. Mr. Cooper (2011) edited a series of six textbooks with the series title of Mental Health-Substance Use.

Reviews

'Every day people of all ages with mental health problems and drug and alcohol use issues present to emergency specialists and community services. They don't deserve, but often experience, poor service and disrespect from whom they seek help. These writers reveal and encourage the reader's understanding, skills, and ethics on how best to respond effectively to each person seeking their support. This book also helps others who are concerned with this issue to be a positive role model every day. I commend this important publication to students, practitioners, and others concerned with the ethics and morality of this human encounter. Thank you, David Cooper, for yet again publishing on another neglected topic in this field.' - Dr. Charlotte de Crespigny, RN, BN, Grad.Dip.PHC (Addictions), PhD, adjunct professor, Adelaide School of Nursing, The University of Adelaide, South Australia

'This book is an essential addition to the excellent series Mental Health-Substance Use and forms the foundation for ethical clinical practice of all health professionals. This book is particularly important in highlighting the need for dignity, respect, and compassion when working with one of the most vulnerable groups within our community. This practical guide is an invaluable tool for health professionals in all contexts of practice.' - Lynette Cusack, RN, PhD, MHA, BN, Dip Applied Science - Nursing, Midwifery Cert.; associate professor, Adelaide School of Nursing, The University of Adelaide, South Australia

Book Information
ISBN 9781498767231
Author David B. Cooper
Format Paperback
Page Count 348
Imprint CRC Press Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 522g