Drug use settings: An emerging focus for research and intervention

International Journal of Drug Policy

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 1-4

  Kerr, Thomas ^a   Kimber, Jo ^b   Rhodes, Tim ^b  

^a BRITISH COLUMBIA CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIV AIDS   (Canada)

^b LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DRUG USE; EDITORIAL; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR; ETHNOGRAPHY; FEASIBILITY STUDY; POLICY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUBLIC HEALTH;

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS; HARM REDUCTION; HEALTH POLICY; HUMANS; INTERVENTION STUDIES; NEEDLE-EXCHANGE PROGRAMS; PUBLIC FACILITIES; PUBLIC OPINION; REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION; RISK FACTORS; SAFETY; SOCIAL PROBLEMS; SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS; SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INTRAVENOUS;

EID: 33846927801     PISSN: 09553959     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2006.12.016     Document Type: Editorial

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