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The role of the Chinese police in methadone maintenance therapy: a literature review.

TitleThe role of the Chinese police in methadone maintenance therapy: a literature review.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsMeng, Jinmei, and Scott Burris
JournalThe International journal on drug policy
Volume24
Issue6
Paginatione25-34
Date Published2013 Nov
ISSN1873-4758
KeywordsAnalgesics, Opioid, China, Cooperative Behavior, Crime, Drug and Narcotic Control, Drug Users, Fear, Health Policy, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Interdisciplinary Communication, Methadone, Opiate Substitution Treatment, Opioid-Related Disorders, Patient Dropouts, Police, Prisons, Professional Role, Referral and Consultation, Treatment Outcome
AbstractThe behavior of police is an important factor in drug users' access to preventive and therapeutic health services. In China, opiate users must be registered and approved by police before accessing methadone maintenance treatment (MMT).
DOI10.1016/j.drugpo.2013.03.010
Alternate JournalInt. J. Drug Policy

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