The harm reduction needs of Aboriginal people who inject drugs / Dennis Gray ... [et al.]
- Bib ID:
- 1602402
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- Perth, W. A. : National Drug Research Institute, 2001
- x, 105 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1740671414 (paperback)
- Summary:
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Reports the results of a study that investigated the nature and extent of illicit intravenous drug use by Aboriginal people in Western Australia and the need for harm reduction services; users' and providers' perceptions of harm related to injecting drug use; harm minimisation recommendations: treatment and support services, community education and support, and training of staff providing services to Aboriginal people.
- Notes:
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- "September 2001".
- Bibliography: p. 102-105.
- Subject:
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- Intravenous drug abuse -- Health aspects -- Western Australia
- Intravenous drug abusers -- Western Australia
- Intravenous drug abuse -- Social aspects -- Western Australia
- Aboriginal Australians -- Drug use -- Western Australia
- Health services
- Substance use - Social and economic aspects
- Substance use - Illicit drugs
- Health services - Health workers - Training
- Substance use - Rehabilitation
- Health - Education and promotion
- Western Australia (WA)
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- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
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