BMA report: Drugs of dependence- the role of medical professionals

This report by the BMA on illicit drug use examines the scale of the problem and the harms for both the individual and society. It discusses the development of drug policy in Britain, the particular harms to the individual and society that are associated with the legal framework controlling drug use, and the options for an alternative legal framework. Interventions to reduce the harms associated with illicit drug use are also covered as is the doctor's role in the medical management of drug dependence and the ethical challenges of working within the criminal justice system.
Source: NeLM - Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news