Harm reduction in relation to drug (Heroin) addiction: a comparative analysis from medical and Islamic perspectives

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Harm reduction in relation to drug (Heroin) addiction: a comparative analysis from medical and Islamic perspectives

In the early 1980s, drug addiction was announced as a threat in Malaysia. “Cold Turkey” treatment and methadone replacement therapy has been initiated to address the problem. So far the treatment approaches did not achieve the expected target. Substitution therapy and harm reduction by supplying n...

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Main Authors:	Abdul Razak, Tariq, Hashi, Abdurezak Abdulahi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Research Management Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia 2016
Subjects:	RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/51760/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/51760/1/51760_Harm_Reduction_in_Relation_to_Drug.pdf

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