Harm reduction a new direction for drug policies and programs erickson patricia g riley diane m cheung yuet w ohare pat a 9780802078056 books amazonca. A harm reduction approach to the problems created by drug use should imply more than an assessment of the direct physical and psychological harms and benefits of drug use this is recognized by a growing attention for human rights in the analysis and critique of current drug policies. Harm reduction a new direction for drug policies and programs authors erickson patricia g imprint university of toronto press 1997 extent x 476 p. Harm reduction a new direction for drug policies and programs heritage ebook erickson patricia g riley diane m cheung yuet w ohare pat a amazon . Harm reduction an approach which encompasses various policy directives and program initiatives was inspired by the positive outcomes of such public measures as needle exchange programs for reduction of hiv risk methadone maintenance programs education on the risks of tobacco use and programs designed to limit alcohol consumptionthe essays in this book illustrate the scope and vigour of