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Heroin Addiction and 'The British System': Understanding the Problem: Policy and the British System

By John Strang

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
0415298156, 9780415298155, 0415298148, 9780415298148, 9780203643389
LCC
HV5840.G7 H47 2004
Open Library ID
OL22723730M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1635816 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
236\210
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The British system of dealing with drug addiction is notable for its flexibility and its capacity to adapt to changing circumstances. Because of this it has attracted considerable international interest, although it is rarely fully understood or accurately represented.Presenting a comprehensive account of the development of policies and treatments, Heroin Addiction a brings together the perspectives of policy makers, practitioners and social commentators. The book contributes to a proper understanding of how policy and practice has evolved so that lessons for future policy and practice may be identified.Volume I of Heroin Addiction focuses on the evolution of the drugs problem in the UK, examining the social and economic consequences from historical and contemporary perspectives. It is a unique source of reference for students, researchers, healthcare professionals and drug agencies both in the UK and overseas.

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