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Opiate users' views on decriminalisation of drug use

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

A. G. Ahmed  and
Emad Salib
A. G. Ahmed
Affiliation:
Ashworth Hospital, Liverpool
Emad Salib*
Affiliation:
Winwick Hospital, Warrington
*
∗Dr E. Salib, 16 Carriage Drive, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6DX
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Abstract

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In this study we explored the views of 245 opiate users attending a regional drug dependency unit about decriminalisation of drug use and their perception of the consequences of free availability on themselves and society. Contrary to expectation, opiate dependent individuals were not in support of decriminalisation but favoured controlled availability.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 22 , Issue 4 , April 1998 , pp. 230 - 232
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Copyright © 1998 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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