Social Work Response to Drug Addiction among Youth (Reclaiming Euphoria and Exploring New Horizons)

Language: English. The Title 'Social Work Response to Drug Addiction among Youth (Reclaiming Euphoria and Exploring New Horizons) written/authored/edited by Dr. Gian Chand', published in the year 2026. The ISBN 9789356631632 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 160 (Pages). The publisher of this title is GenNext Publication. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Social Work/ Social Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: About The Book: Reclaiming Euphoria and Exploring New Horizons: Youth, Drug Addiction and Social Work is a comprehensive academic exploration of one of the most critical and rapidly evolving social and public health challenges of contemporary India; youth substance use and addiction. The book focuses on drug use among adolescents and young adults particularly in northern states of India. The book begins by building a strong conceptual foundation about drug addiction among youth and emphasizes the pivotal role of social workers in prevention, intervention and rehabilitation actions. It explores the socio-cultural landscape shaping youth behaviour in the modern era and emphasizes prevention, counselling and community-based approaches in collaboration with all stakeholders. In net-shell, this book positions social work as a transformative discipline capable of bridging gaps between individuals, families, communities and institutions to advocates for a holistic, empathetic and evidence-based approach to addiction, emphasizing that recovery is not merely abstinence but a process of rebuilding dignity, identity, and opportunity. About The Author: Dr. Gian Chand is an accomplished Social Work academician, researcher, and practitioner, currently serving as Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Haryana, since 2010. With PhD in Social Work from Kurukshetra University and Post Graduation in Social Work and English, he brings a multidimensional perspective to social issues and action projects. His expertise spans Human Resource Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Rights, Rural Development, and Public Health. He has rich field experience through his work with CAPART and as a Medical Social Worker at AIIMS, Delhi. While working with BPSMV, as additional opportunities, he has held key additional administrative roles, including Controller of Examinations, Assistant Controller of Examinations and Head of CSUIR, worked on examinations and promoting community engagement initiatives. As a prolific scholar, he has published over forty research papers and presented widely at academic forums. Content: Preface 71. Conceptualizing Substance Addiction among Youth: Nature, Forms, and Emerging Realities 112. Socio-Cultural Contexts and Emerging Dynamics of Substance Addiction among Youth in Contemporary Society 293. Digital Ecologies and the Transformation of Substance Use Behaviour of Youth 514. Multidimensional Impacts of Substance Addiction on Youth: Individual, Familial, and Societal Perspectives 595. Intervention Frameworks and Rehabilitation Paradigms in Substance Abuse Treatment 676. Social Work Methods in Addressing Substance Abuse in Youth: Regional Perspectives from Northern India 777. Macro-Level Social Work Interventions in Substance Abuse Prevention and Control 898. Preventive Strategies and Community-Based Interventions for Substance Abuse in Youth 1019. Institutional Interventions: Role of Educational Settings and Youth-Based Platforms 11310. Health Systems and Rehabilitation Settings in Addressing Substance Abuse among Youth 12711. Policy, Governance, and Multi-Level Interventions in Substance Abuse Control 13512. Recovery, Resilience, and Reintegration: Pathways to Reclaiming Euphoria and Building New Horizons 145References 157 160.…