SOC309Y1 Chapter : Reducing Drug Related Harms to Health
Document Summary
Reducing drug related harms to health: an overview of the global evidence, report four. Neil hunt and mike trace and dave bewley-taylor. Suggested board methodology and approach for a review to be conducted. y this: proposes 6 fundamental aims for drug policies, which could be measured over time to judge whether progress was being made. Drug related harms to health y drug, set and setting are factors that directly affect the risk and harms of drug use. y blood borne infections & od are most widespread and serious causes of mortality and morbidity. Hiv/aids y different prevalence worldwide, spreading at different rates. Hepatitis y also transmitted through sharing injection equipment. Hep b & c most important due to widespread prevalence and impact on health. Methadone and other replacement therapies assists patient to remain healthy and achieve a life free of illegal drugs.
