Substance and Substitution

Methadone Subjects in Liberal Societies

• Author(s): S. Fraser, K. Valentine,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 203
• ISBN_10: 0230582567
  ISBN_13: 9780230582569
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Social Science / Disease & Health Issues , Social Science / Sociology / General , Law / Medical Law & Legislation , Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General , Political Science / Public Policy / General , Language Arts & Disciplines / General ,

Description:... Located between three powerful phenomena, public health, the law and social stigma, methadone maintenance treatment attracts loyal advocates, vociferous critics and innumerable engaged onlookers. This book aims to examine the controversial approach to addiction, providing in the process a unique approach to literature on illicit drugs