Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1075292 | International Journal of Drug Policy | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
•57% of methadone-treated IDU in Bangkok noticed police presence around methadone clinics.•Daily midazolam injectors were more likely to observe the police.•Individuals avoiding healthcare were also more likely to observe the police.•20% stopped treatment, primarily due to incarceration and difficulty accessing clinics.•The findings suggest a need to address police interference with methadone treatment.
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Authors
Kanna Hayashi, Lianping Ti, Karyn Kaplan, Paisan Suwannawong, Evan Wood, Thomas Kerr,