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[Current drug policies: the Geneva example]

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  • 1Division pour toxicodépendants, IUPG.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|August 23, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Drug policies are evolving globally, with risk reduction strategies gaining prominence. This review examines the development of these harm reduction approaches and their implementation in Geneva.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Policy Studies

Context:

  • Recent years have seen intense global debate surrounding drug policies.
  • Diverse approaches to drug policy have emerged, varying by nation and region, such as Swiss cantons.
  • The concept of risk reduction strategies has become a significant focus within these discussions.

Purpose:

  • To review the international literature on the evolution of risk reduction strategies in drug policy.
  • To examine prevention and treatment approaches derived from the risk reduction concept.
  • To illustrate the practical implementation of risk reduction through Geneva's recent drug policy developments.

Summary:

  • This article synthesizes international research on the development of risk reduction strategies in drug policy.
  • It explores associated prevention and treatment methodologies.
  • The drug policy changes in Geneva serve as a case study for the application of these harm reduction principles.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of risk reduction in drug policy for researchers and policymakers.
  • Highlights the practical application and potential effectiveness of harm reduction strategies.
  • Informs ongoing debates and future developments in international drug policy and public health interventions.

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