Addiction debates : hot topics from policy to practice / Catherine Comiskey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Comiskey, Catherine, author.

Series:

Sage knowledge.

Sage swifts

SAGE swifts

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drug addiction--Social aspects.

Drug addiction.

Drug addiction--Research.

Drug addiction--Law and legislation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (126 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2020.

Summary:

Addiction Debates explores the tumultuous landscape of addiction research, policy and practice. Covering all the 'hot topics' of the day in a balanced and informative manner, Comiskey provides international perspectives on each topic, stimulating debate and discussion via the different approaches taken globally. Considering the complexities of debates around legalisation, rehabilitation, abstinence, harm reduction, and the current opioid epidemic, this SAGE Swift also looks into the health and social concerns related to drug consumption. Less-often debated topics include the ageing population of people who use drugs, the rights of the child of parents who use drugs, and the pressure these unique factors put on public health and associated services. A relevant text for a range of disciplines and people, sure to inform, challenge and continue the debate.

Notes:

Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781526498427 (ebook) :

OCLC:

1191208580

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.