This assignment will consist of two main parts. The word count will restrict certain areas of the essay. However, we hope that an overall balance can be achieved. In the first part; The essay will begin with a brief history of social work methods. The essay will then describe what the methods are and how they are used in social work. Following on from the methods, the essay will examine social work theories and how they can be explained. It will also be necessary to show, and give examples, how the methods relate to particular theories. In comparison to how theories and methods work in social work, the essay will examine the importance of theories and methods in relation to working with people with substance abuse problems. The main body will show supporting evidence, how? Two methods of social work can be successfully applied in the area of ​​drugs and alcohol. It will be necessary to demonstrate how the two social work methods are chosen and implemented through a case study example. Interviews with service users will be used to provide clarity and insight into how service users perceive social work intervention methods. The second part of the essay will critically evaluate a single social work method used in the case study example. Specific references will illustrate how this method is influential and how it does or does not support anti-discriminatory practice. In conclusion, the final part of this essay will be a reflection on the knowledge base acquired by the student through the social work methods module. It will show how understanding this module will inform future practice in the field of social protection. Furthermore, it will also be necessary to demonstrate how the student approached the project. Middle of article......e modules in DANOS (Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards). The non-professional is not able to exploit their knowledge in the same way as a professional and will rely on a more common-sense approach to working with service users. Howe (1987) suggests that common sense is a particular understanding that an individual possesses and that the individual believes that there is no other way to see it. The professional social worker will also work on this basis. A systematic skills base and evidence-based practice, but also values ​​and ethics-based practice. Values ​​are essentially how professionals should treat service users with a deep understanding of right and wrong. Vigilante (1974) (cited in Barnard, A.2008) considers values ​​as the “pivot of practice”. These values ​​and ethics benefit the service user because they receive a professional service in the professional relationship..