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...
Main Authors: | Abdul Razak, Tariq, Hashi, Abdurezak Abdulahi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Research Management Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia
2016
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/51760/ 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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