Injecting Illicit DrugsISBN: 978-1-4051-1360-1
Paperback
200 pages
August 2006, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.