Injecting Illicit Drugs
Author | : Richard Pates |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470777121 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470777125 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Download or read book Injecting Illicit Drugs written by Richard Pates and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.