000			02174 a2200289 4500
008			051207s xx 000 0 eng
022			_a1522-323X;
050			_aAC1.S5
082			_a050
100			_aModdie, Mandira,
245		0	_aDealing with Drug Abuse. _cMandira Moddie.
260			_bFrontline Magazine, _c2005.
440			_aSIRS Enduring Issues 2006. _nArticle 80, _pHealth, _x1522-323X;
500			_aArticles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006.
500			_aOriginally Published: Dealing with Drug Abuse, Aug. 26, 2005; pp. 97-100.
520			_a"Identified as a disease in 1956 by the World Health Organisation and the American Psychiatric Association, drug abuse is the illicit consumption of any naturally occurring or pharmaceutical substance for the purpose of changing the way in which a person feels, thinks or behaves, without understanding or taking into consideration the damaging physical and mental side-effects that are caused. Drug abuse and addiction lead to a complex set of social, medical and economic problems with serious implications. According to experts, it is widely prevalent, cutting across age, class and gender. Yet, it is difficult to estimate the number of drug abusers or formulate a comprehensive approach to deal with the issue primarily because it involves a 'hidden population' that does not seek treatment and hence remains under-reported. This makes it difficult to assess the problem, estimate costs, both social and economic, and design intervention strategies." (FRONTLINE MAGAZINE) The author examines the growing problem of drug addiction in India, concluding that "drug abusers can recover if they are motivated to seek treatment."
599			_aRecords created from non-MARC resource.
650			_aDetoxification (Substance abuse treatment)
650			_aDrug abuse _xForecasting
650			_aDrug abuse _zIndia
650			_aDrug abuse _xPsychological aspects
650			_aDrug abuse _xTreatment
650			_aNarcotic addicts
651			_aIndia _xPolitics and government
710			_aProQuest Information and Learning Company _tSIRS Enduring Issues 2006, _pHealth. _x1522-323X;
942			_c UKN
999			_c37479 _d37479