Organizations, addiction treatment

Only medical practitioners who hold a special licence issued by the Home Secretary may prescribe diamorphine, dipipanone or cocaine for addicts other practitioners must refer the addict to a treatment centre. This stipulation only applies to addicts and does not preclude the prescription of diamorphine or cocaine for the relief of pain due to organic disease or injury (see also page 531 Chapter 17.15.3). 

Hurley, Jennifer A., ed. Addiction Opposing Viewpoints. San Diego, Calif. Greenhaven Press, 2000. A collection of pro and con articles on various aspects of addiction, including factors involved in addiction, the seriousness of the problem, and methods of treatment. Includes bibliographies and a list of organizations. 

Public Health Service Act Amendment (Alcoholic and Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Amendments of 1968) (42 U.S.C. 2681, et seq.). This act provides for grants to a public and nonprofit private agency or organization for construction projects consisting of any facilities (including post-hospitalization treatment facilities for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism or treatment of narcotic addicts.)... 

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