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These WHO guidelines are designed to assist staff of closed settings to provide safe and effective withdrawal management and treatment services for people who use drugs in the Western Pacific Region. It provides information about drugs and drug dependence; the management of drug withdrawal; and approaches to treatment for drug dependence. For the purposes of this document, ""closed settings"" refers to prisons, work camps, compulsory drug treatment centers and any other institution in which people are detained. The Guidelines take a public health approach to drug use and dependence. This approach recognizes that the health of one individual affects the health of the community.

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Author:   Who Regional Office for the Western Pacific ,  Who Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Publisher:   WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Imprint:   WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.409kg
ISBN:  

9789290614302

ISBN 10:   9290614307
Pages:   101
Publication Date:   11 August 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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