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Treatment versus punishment for drug addiction : lessons from Austria, Poland, and Spain /
This brief summarizes the results of a two-year, international research project covering drug addiction treatment versus punishment in Austria, Poland, and Spain. It features: -An analysis of the national drug-related legislation and its application in these countries - An evaluation of drug laws an...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Springer,
[2015]
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| Colección: | SpringerBriefs in criminology.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | This brief summarizes the results of a two-year, international research project covering drug addiction treatment versus punishment in Austria, Poland, and Spain. It features: -An analysis of the national drug-related legislation and its application in these countries - An evaluation of drug laws and policies by℗ℓboth the law enforcement and drug treatment practitioners -An evaluation of drug-addicted offenders undergoing drug treatment versus punishment and their outcomes The basic findings of the project can be summarized as follows: drug addiction and drug-related criminal behavior should be treated℗ℓas a psychiatric disorder and a chronic disease. The study supports the application of a treatment-oriented approach to drug-related delinquency. As this brief demonstrates, one challenge to an adequate treatment of drug addicted offenders is a lack of cooperation between the judicial and the medical sector, and an inconsistent application of policies.℗ℓBy comparing the legislation and application of drug laws in these three European countries, the authors provide insights with implications for other national legal systems. ℗ℓ This brief will be of interest to researchers and policy-makers working with drug involved individuals, from criminology and criminal justice, public health, public policy and international comparative law.℗ℓ. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiv, 100 pages) : color illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9783319188249 3319188240 |
| ISSN: | 2192-8533 |