Declining rates of health problems associated with crack smoking during the expansion of crack pipe distribution in Vancouver, Canada

Declining rates of health problems associated with crack smoking during the expansion of crack pipe distribution in Vancouver, Canada

Abstract Background Crack cocaine smoking is associated with an array of negative health consequences, including cuts and burns from unsafe pipes, and infectious diseases such as HIV. Despite the well-established and researched harm reduction programs for injection drug users, little is known regard...

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Main Authors: Amy Prangnell, Huiru Dong, Patricia Daly, M. J. Milloy, Thomas Kerr, Kanna Hayashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Crack smoking
Crack pipe acquisition
Harm reduction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4099-9

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