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Article de Périodique
Is recreational drug use normal ? (2002)
(L'usage récréatif des drogues est-il normal ?)
Auteur(s) :
NICHOLSON, T. ;
DUNCAN, D. ;
WHITE, J.
Année
2002
Page(s) :
116-123
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
65
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Note générale :
Journal of Substance Use, 2002, 7, (3), 116-123
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
The purpose of this paper is to define drug use and differentiate this behaviour from drug abuse. We argue that one fundamental principle of the War on Drugs, namely that all use of illicit drugs is harmful and must be prohibited, is invalid. Statistically, clinically, and socio-culturally, drug use is normal behaviour. Current drug policy is based on the flawed premise that any use of illicit drugs is unhealthy. A public health model emphasizing demand reduction (as opposed to supply reduction), individual freedom, reason, and tolerance is recommended. (Review' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Dpt of Public Health, Western Kentucky Univ., I Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.
Cote :
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