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A systematic review of methamphetamine precursor regulations

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

ABSTRACT Aims  To assess the effectiveness of methamphetamine precursor regulations in reducing illicit methamphetamine supply and use. Methods  A systematic review of 12 databases was used to identify studies that had evaluated the impact of methamphetamine precursor regulations on methamphetamine supply and/or use.

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A systematic and methodological review of interventions for young people experiencing alcohol-related harm

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Abstract Aims:  This review: (1) identified published studies evaluating interventions delivered outside educational settings, designed for young people with existing alcohol use problems, or who participate in behaviour that places them at high-risk of alcohol-related harm; (2) critiqued their methodology; and (3) identified opportunities for new interventions. Methods:  A systematic search of the peer-reviewed literature interrogated ten electronic databases using specific search strings, limited to 2005-2009.

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The Chinese government’s response to drug use and HIV/AIDS: A review of policies and programs

Friday, March 5, 2010

Illicit drug use has become popular in China. Acknowledging the challenge of illicit drug use, China has adopted several new policies on the management of illicit drug use in recent years.

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NOMS Alcohol Interventions Guidance

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) has developed best practice guidance for probation staff on the effective commissioning, management and delivery of a range of interventions for alcohol misusing offenders. The guidance is likely to be of interest to all those who commission, manage or deliver interventions to offenders with alcohol problems. It is also provides comprehensive outlines of the various alcohol treatment and intervention approaches and their relevance to correctional services

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