Social Policy and Drug Research

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The paper looks at various research studies on the subject of drug research, especially in terms of the social context of drug and intoxicants, in social work to analyse the remedies available and thus make counseling effective. The paper also examines how individuality has not been protected by the social worker due to misconceptions on the issue and how to treat it.

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"In reflecting upon the implications of recent drug research for Social Work and policies, it is evident that achieving a greater understanding of the social context of drug and intoxicants use is necessary before social workers will be fully equipped to provide effective counseling. Unfortunately, too many social workers have been violating the Least Harm Principle because of misconceptions about drug and intoxicants usage in society, and have devised misguided counseling approaches that are often counterproductive and harmful. This is unacceptable, but remedies are available in the form of numerous research studies, which can be read, absorbed, and acted upon by social workers so that counseling can conform to reality instead of being based upon theories and misconceptions."

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