title: The Amsterdam morphine-dispensing experiment.
abstract: While the debate concerning the dispensing of hard drugs continues around the world, much can be learned from the Amsterdam morphine-dispensing experiment described here. The modus operandi is explained and results are represented diagrammatically.
authors.affiliation: The Netherlands Institute of Mental Health, Utrecht.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Derks
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009426:Netherlands; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine; D008691:Methadone