Ethan Nadelmann, director of The Lindesmith Center, a drugpolicy research institute, argues in favor of prescribing heroin to addicts under supervised conditions. According to Nadelmann, this unique approach to heroin addiction would benefit addicts and society. A Swiss program that supplies addicts with legal heroin has reduced drug-related crime and improved the health of addicts.
As you read, consider the following questions:
1. According to Nadelmann, how is heroin administered in the Swiss heroin-prescription programs?
2. What have the preliminary findings...
Source: Addiction, ©2000 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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