Injection Drug Use and Preventive Measures: a Comparison of Canadian and Western European Jurisdictions Over Time
Description:
In this article we explore the hypothesis that the degree and progression of illness and death among injection drug users (IDUs) in a given system correlate directly with the extent to which harm prevention measures and treatment are available to, and reach, IDUs. These measures include needle and syringe exchange services and treatment, particularly methadone treatment for opiate addiction, as well as other social and health intervention services. (excerpt from the source)
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2000
Volume:
162
Issue:
12
Pages:
170913
Location:
Ottawa