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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Main Authors: Elena Ventura, Harrison Wagner, Carla Rossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Milano University Press 2015-03-01
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>
ISSN:2282-0930