Attempted cessation of heroin use among men approaching mid-life

Kenneth Mullen; Richard Hammersley

doi:10.1080/09687630500343137

Attempted cessation of heroin use among men approaching mid-life

Kenneth Mullen, Richard Hammersley

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Abstract

The aim of this research was to analyse the reasons for ceasing or continuing heroin use in mid-life and examine the contribution of drug treatment and social factors to this process. A semi-structured qualitative interview discussing drug-using history was conducted with Glasgow men who had previously received treatment for drug problems.

Original language	English
Journal	Drugs Education Prevention and Policy
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09687630500343137
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2006

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heroin use
cessation

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