Harm Reduction: National and International PerspectivesJames A. Inciardi, Lana D. Harrison 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. |
Contents
History Definition and Practice | 1 |
Maintenance Drugs in the Treatment of Opiate Addiction | 27 |
A History Through 1993 | 47 |
Chapter 4 The Medicalization of Marijuana | 69 |
Chapter 5 Pregnancy Drugs and Harm Reduction | 89 |
Controlling Illicit Drug Use in the Netherlands | 111 |
Issues and Experiences | 137 |
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Harm Reduction: National and International Perspectives James A. Inciardi,Lana D. Harrison Limited preview - 1999 |
Harm Reduction: National and International Perspectives James A. Inciardi,Lana D. Harrison Limited preview - 1999 |
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