Summary

= Cocaine Abuse relation to Social Work = = =

Social workers have been involved in multiple roles related to cocaine abuse. Most social workers provide assessment and treatment plans to cocaine abusers. They provide the most efficient interventions available for the patients. According to the text social work in mental health: an evidence-based approach, research says cocaine abuse treatment has not been one of the strongest roles for social workers historically. However, social workers are beginning to realize the important role that research has in providing effective practice that could lead to more participation in treatment and intervention.

Cocaine leads to violent and unexpected acts of abuse and neglect. This is a concern for the children of cocaine abusers. In most cases of cocaine addicts their children had been neglected their entire life and malnourished. Most have raised themselves and other siblings alone. This is a big concern for social workers. Social workers are not only responsible for the user, but also the rest of the family and ensuring the children are safe and well taken care of. Calling CAS is often needed in the case of a cocaine user.

The majority of cocaine users have experienced something traumatic in their life or are experiencing a mental illness. Social workers role is to notice symptoms of drug dependency and stop the root of the problem before it begins. Helping the user deal with their issues before cocaine is introduced to them could save life's. Social workers role is crucial when it comes to cocaine abuse, their caring and protective nature is needed in situation like these. There experience and knowledge can help an abuser turn their life around for the better. Giving the clients hope,choices,well being and balance is what we do.