Concerns have been voiced over the absence of substance misuse guidance for social workers, despite professionals saying they come across drug and alcohol abuse on a regular basis. It is understood that the National Treatment Agency is in discussions with representatives in the social work sector.
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is now putting its weight behind the issue of training. It has created a specialist interest group for drugs and alcohol to mount a campaign.
Joint manager in England at BASW Nushra Mansuri said: "There is an absence of training on drug and alcohol issues and it needs to be incorporated at the pre-qualifying stage. For so many families, substance misuse is quite prevalent and social workers don't feel equipped to deal with it."
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