Harm Reduction
：National and International Perspectives
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Publication subTitle ：National and International Perspectives
Publication series ：1
Author： Inciardi James A.;Harrison Lana D.
Publisher： Sage Publications Ltd
Publication year： 1999
E-ISBN: 9781452221489
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780761906889
Subject： C913.8 Social pathologies
Keyword： 神经病学与精神病学
Language： ENG
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Description
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.
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