OUR BROTHERS’ KEEPERS: SIBLINGS ABUSING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES LIVING WITH NON-USING SIBLINGS

Authors

  • Peter Schultz UNISA
  • Assim Hashim Alpslan UNISA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/52-1-481

Abstract

Non-using siblings are adversely affected by the substance abuse and related behaviour of their brothers and sisters. This article allows greater understanding of the plight of non-using siblings obtained from 28 participants interviewed in this qualitative study. Findings reflect the relationships, feelings, challenges and coping strategies of the participants as well as their perceptions of the role of social workers in assisting the chemical substance abuser. Strategies are suggested for social work policy and practice to treat chemical substance abuse holistically.

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Author Biographies

Peter Schultz, UNISA

Social Work

Assim Hashim Alpslan, UNISA

Social Work

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Published

2016-03-03

How to Cite

Schultz, P., & Alpslan, A. H. (2016). OUR BROTHERS’ KEEPERS: SIBLINGS ABUSING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES LIVING WITH NON-USING SIBLINGS. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 52(1). https://doi.org/10.15270/52-1-481

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 1 (2016)

Section

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