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NCJ Number:	138254

Title:	Reduction of Drug-Related Harm

Editor(s):	P A O'Hare; R Newcombe; A Matthews; E C Buning; E Drucker

Date Published:	1992

Annotation:	The international contributors to this book take a new approach to drug use, arguing that abstinence is not a realistic solution and that policymakers should instead strive to reduce the harm associated with the use of illicit drugs.

Abstract:	The authors believe that the existing methods of treatment and control have been inadequate in improving drug-related problems. The papers contained here cover a wide range of drugs and of social and individual problems; the spread of HIV infection is considered in some detail. Various chapters describe current theories and practices that have helped to minimize the harmful effects of drugs, national and city-level strategies toward drug problems, and drug policies of international agencies and organizations including police, doctors, community groups, and local authorities. 15 tables and 4 figures

Main Term(s):	Drug laws; Drug treatment

Index Term(s):	AIDS/HIV prevention; Drug prevention programs

Publication Number:	ISBN 0-415-06693-X

Sponsoring Agency:	Routledge Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN, England

Sale Source:	Routledge 2 Park Square Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN, United Kingdom

Page Count:	232

Type:	Survey

Language:	English

Country:	United Kingdom



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