Critical Issues and Trends: A Public Health Approach to Reducing Harm from Drug Use.

Jonas, Steven

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ERIC Number: EJ490212

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Publication Date: 1994

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Critical Issues and Trends: A Public Health Approach to Reducing Harm from Drug Use.

Jonas, Steven

American Journal of Health Promotion, v8 n4 p247-51 Mar-Apr 1994

The public health approach to the drug problem is an alternative for dealing with illegal, mood altering, recreational drug use. The proposed approach involves creating a single national drug policy based in epidemiological, pharmacological, and medical science. The proposed goals emphasize harm reduction and safe use. Program components are detailed. (SM)

Descriptors: Adults, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Illegal Drug Use, Program Development, Public Health, Public Health Legislation, Public Policy, Rehabilitation Programs

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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