19-10-2009
The Drug Treatment System and its key transitions, Ian Wardle October 2009

UK Drug Worker Forum Conference Presentation
The Drug Treatment System and its key transitions.
Ian Wardle October 2009
"At all times we must be capable, as a field, of speaking powerfully, positively and clearly to the public about the full range of social benefits associated with accessible and effective drug treatment."
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