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Drug policy and the public good / Thomas Babor [and others].

Other author/creatorBabor, Thomas.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Descriptionxii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Framing the issues -- Matters of substance -- The international dimensions of drug use -- Harms associated with illicit drug use -- Illegal markets : the economics of drug distribution and social harm -- The legal market : prescription and diversion of psychopharmaceuticals -- Strategies and interventions to reduce drug use and related harm : section overview -- Preventing illicit drug use by young people -- Health and social services for drug users -- Supply control -- Criminalization and decriminalization of drug use or possession -- Prescription regimes and other measures to control misuse of psychopharmaceuticals -- Drug policy and control at the international level -- The variety of national drug policies -- Health and social services for drug users : systems issues -- Summary and conclusions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009039607
ISBN9780199557127 (alk. paper)
ISBN0199557128 (alk. paper)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV5801 .D616 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold
Laupus Books - Stacks WM 270 D794 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold