The law and the treatment of drug- and alcohol-dependent persons : a comparative study of existing legislation / by L. Porter, A. E. Arif, W. J. Curran.
Material type: TextPublication details: Geneva : World Health Organization, 1986. Description: 216 pISBN: 9241560932Title translated: La loi et le traitement de la pharmacodp̌endance et de l' alcoolodp̌endanceSubject(s): Substance-related disorders -- therapy -- legislation | Community Health and Primary Health CareNLM classification: WM 270Online resources: Click here to access online Abstract: A study of ways in which legislation can be used to promote the effective treatment of persons dependent on drugs or alcohol. Designed to aid the evaluation and improvement of current legislation, the book offers practical guidance based on a comparison of laws and regulations governing treatment programmes in more than 40 developed and developing countries. The objective is to acquaint readers with the range of legal solutions available, the basic principles they embody, and some of the specific lessons learned from their application in different national and subnational settings.Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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A study of ways in which legislation can be used to promote the effective treatment of persons dependent on drugs or alcohol. Designed to aid the evaluation and improvement of current legislation, the book offers practical guidance based on a comparison of laws and regulations governing treatment programmes in more than 40 developed and developing countries. The objective is to acquaint readers with the range of legal solutions available, the basic principles they embody, and some of the specific lessons learned from their application in different national and subnational settings.
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