Injecting Illicit Drugs - E-book

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Injecting Illicit Drugs - ENG

Richard Pates; Andrew McBride; Karin Arnold

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Sinopsis

ISBN:	9780470777121
Formato:	Page Fidelity
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Wiley Global Research (STMS)
Tema:	Psicología
Subtema:	Psicopatología vício
Año de publicación:	2008-04-15

Injecting drug use is of major concern to both Western and developing nations, causing extensive associated harm at both individual and public health levels. This book provides readers with authoritative and practical information on injecting drug use and the health consequences of this behaviour. Includes topical issues such as needle fixation, transitions to and from injecting, and illicit drug use in prison settings. Documents the relationship between injecting practice and infectious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C. Explores harm reduction approaches such as safer injecting and supervised injecting rooms. Reflects international perspectives from expert contributors.

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