In this volume, international contributors discuss the philosophical basis and history of harm reduction policies and examine their outcomes. They also cover controversial topics related to harm reduction especially conflicts between the public health system, where most programs are located, and a worldwide criminal justice system that further marginalizes drug users. The book describes programs from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Australia.
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statutory decriminalization, sociomedical control, actual criminalization, statutory criminalization, methadone provision, enslavement theory, harm reduction movement, needle exchange services, harm minimization, campaign against drug abuse, penal control, harm reduction programs, drug injectors, syringe exchange programs, methamphetamine users, harm reduction strategies, harm reduction approach, formal social control, methadone treatment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, New Haven, Des Jarlais, United Kingdom, Harrison Act, African American, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, National Drug Strategy, Opium Act, National Institute, Public Health Service, Brazilian Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, The Medicalization of Marijuana, North America, International Journal of Drug Policy, International Conference, Ministerial Council, American Criminal Justice, National Commission, Estado de Sao Paulo, South Australia Browse Sample Pages:
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United States, New York, San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, New Haven, Des Jarlais, United Kingdom, Harrison Act, African American, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, National Drug Strategy, Opium Act, National Institute, Public Health Service, Brazilian Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, The Medicalization of Marijuana, North America, International Journal of Drug Policy, International Conference, Ministerial Council, American Criminal Justice, National Commission, Estado de Sao Paulo, South Australia Browse Sample Pages:
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- Epidemiology of Drug Abuse by Zili Sloboda on page 97
- Treatment Approaches for Alcohol and Drug Dependence: An Introductory Guide by Tracey J. Jarvis on page 72
- The Legalization of Drugs (For and Against) by Doug Husak on page 34
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