The Drug Advisory Service of England and Wales--the first 2 years.
An historical account is presented of the introduction and subsequent work of the Drug Advisory Service (DAS) of England and Wales since 1986. Data are presented from an analysis of the recommendations contained within the first 11 reports. The structural and operational strengths and weaknesses of the present approach are considered, and alternative approaches which might constitute constructive modifications or supplements to the present system are discussed.
Strang
J
J
Drug Dependence Clinical Research and Treatment Unit, Maudsley Hospital, London, UK.
Young
A
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D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D004739:England; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D013222:State Medicine / Q000639:trends*; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014852:Wales