The medical prescription of narcotics

Presents selected experiences with medical prescription of narcotics, focusing on a Swiss experiment and reporting on experiences in other countries, including the US, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, and The Netherlands. Part I examines the development of medical prescription of narcotics in Switzerland, with perspectives on scientific considerations, ethical and legal aspects, and attitudes of drug users and their parents. Part II reports on drug policy and treatment in other countries, and Part III discusses new developments in pharmacology and therapy. Includes a research plan and implementation guidelines for trials involving the medical prescription of narcotics. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.