Heroin Assisted Treatment: The state of play

Report
par
Hallam, Christopher

Date de publication

2010

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

No

L’objectif

This briefing paper explores the question of Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT), examines the growing body of evidence emerging from its clinical use in addiction therapies, and makes recommendations for policy makers

Constatations/points à retenir

So, what are the implications of this evidence for policy makers? The scientific conclusions, as elaborated in the foregoing, are robust, consistent and clear. However, the possibilities of HAT being expanded are conditioned not merely by science, but also, crucially, by politics

Mots clés

Evidence base
Policy/Regulatory
Advocacy