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Understanding and responding to youth substance use: the contribution of a health and human rights framework (2001)
(Comprendre pour mieux répondre à l'usage de drogues chez les jeunes : prise en compte du cadre sanitaire et des droits de l'homme)
Auteur(s) :
GRUSKIN S. ;
PLAFKER K. ;
SMITH-ESTELLE, A.
Année
2001
Page(s) :
1954-1963
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
55
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus mots-clés
DROITS HUMAINS
;
SANTE PUBLIQUE
;
FACTEUR DE VULNERABILITE
;
FACTEUR DE RISQUE
;
JEUNE
;
ANXIETE
;
CONDUITE A RISQUE
Résumé :
This article examines the utility of a heath and human rights framework for conceptualizing and responding to the causes and consequences of substance use among young people. It provides operational definitions of "youth" and "substances", a review of current international and national efforts to address substance use among youths, and an introduction to human rights and the intersection between health and human rights. A methodology for modeling vulnerability in relation to harmful substance use is introduced and contemporary international and national responses are discussed. When governments uphold their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights, vulnerability to harmful substance use and its consequences can be reduced.
Affiliation :
Program on International Health and Human Rights, François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Human Rights