Harm Reduction
National and International Perspectives
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Addictions, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781452237077 | |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | October 11, 1999 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781452237077 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | October 11, 1999 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
