New indicators of health among adolescent drug users and evaluation of drug policies comparing countries
<p>By correlating essential features of the national drug legislations and policies of some European countries and various indicators of consumption and health of consumers, interesting patterns emerge.</p><p>We conclude that it is the correct balance between a drug policy aimed at...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Milano University Press
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health |
| Online Access: | http://ebph.it/article/view/11174 |
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| Summary: | <p>By correlating essential features of the national drug legislations and policies of some European countries and various indicators of consumption and health of consumers, interesting patterns emerge.</p><p>We conclude that it is the correct balance between a drug policy aimed at prevention, rehabilitation, and a less restrictive legislation, that, on the basis of what we have analyzed and measured, has a positive effect on drug consumption and that indicators are efficient and should be applied regularly to compare quantitatively country policies to identify best practices.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 2282-0930 |