The use of Rapid Assessment Methodology (RAM) for investigating illicit drug use: A South Australian experience

Drug and Alcohol Review

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 419-426

  Vincent, Niki ^a,b   Allsop, Steve ^a   Shoobridge, Jodie ^a  

^a Flinders University   (Australia)

^b North Gold Coast Early Years Centre   (Australia)

Author keywords

Amphetamine; Qualitative; Quantitative; RAM; Rapid assessment methodology; Research method

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034556305     PISSN: 09595236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/713659426     Document Type: Article

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