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Hepatitis C Subcommittee of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on AIDS, S. H. and H., & Blood Borne Virus and Sexually Transmissible Infections Subcommittee of the Australian Population Health Development Committee (Eds.). (2007). National hepatitis C testing policy. Canberra: Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing.
Abstract: In discussing hepatitis C testing in this policy a number of tests conducted at different times or together are described. These tests indicate whether an individual has come into contact with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), and if they have, whether they have cleared the virus (spontaneously or with previous interventions) or are chronically infected. It is crucial, therefore that those people responsible for implementing the policy, particularly those performing pre-test and post-test discussions, have the skills and knowledge to fully communicate the significance of each of the tests available. Principles of hepatitis C testing The seven basic principles that guide hepatitis C testing in Australia are that: • confidential, voluntary testing with informed consent and pre-test and post-discussion is fundamental to Australia’s response to hepatitis C; • testing is of the highest possible standard; • testing is of benefit to the person being tested; • testing is accessible to all those at risk of HCV infection; • testing is critical to understanding the epidemiology of HCV infection in the community; • testing can be critical to interruption of transmission and can support harm minimisation; and • testing to monitor people with HCV before, during or after treatment is an integral part of their care.
Keywords: government and politics; strategy; viral hepatitis; hepatitis C; diagnosis; public policy on health; Australia
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Federal Office of Public Health (Ed.). (2006). Heroin-assisted treatment (HAT) : the A to Z of HAT. Berne: Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
Keywords: treatment and maintenance; heroin-assisted treatment; fact sheet; statistical data; Switzerland
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2004). What is treatment? Vienna: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Keywords: treatment and maintenance; brief intervention; early intervention; harm reduction; detoxification; counseling; psychotherapy; drug therapy; self-help group; social services; aftercare; outpatient care; inpatient care; prison; HIV infection; Aids
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Swiss Alcohol Board. (2009). A historical survey : alcohol policy and the Swiss Alcohol Board (SAB). Berne: Swiss Alcohol Board (SAB).
Keywords: government and politics; AOD use; alcohol; history; Switzerland; Swiss Alcohol Board (body)
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Harm Reduction Coalition. (1999). Hepatitis ABC : the straight dope education series. New York: Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC).
Abstract: This brochure is for people who inject drugs and want more information about Hepatitis A, B and C. It tells about the most common types of viral (caused by a virus) Hepatitis and how you can reduce your risks of getting or spreading this disease. For people who inject drugs, Hepatitis is a serious health threat: one of the most common ways of getting Hepatitis is through sharing injecting equipment. In most areas today rural, suburban or city injectors are more likely to have Hepatitis B or C than HIV!
Keywords: harm reduction; health promotion; hepatitis A; hepatitis B; hepatitis C; needle sharing
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Lifeline (Ed.). (2007). Lifeline Publications : catalogue 2007. Manchester: Lifeline.
Keywords: harm reduction; communication, information, and education
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various. (1998). Health21 :health for all in the 21st century : an introduction (WHO Regional Committee for Europe, Ed.). Copenhagen: World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for Europe.
Keywords: health; health promotion; health-related behavior; health-related prevention; international area; Europe
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Federal Office of Public Health (Ed.). (2003). HIV/AIDS: a reminder : what are AIDS and HIV? Berne: Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
Keywords: health promotion; HIV infection; Aids
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Drug Policy Information Clearinghouse. (1997). Street terms : drugs and the drug trade. White House, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Drug Policy Information Clearinghouse.
Abstract: The ability to understand current drug-related street terms is an invaluable tool for law enforcement, public health, and other criminaljustice professionals who work with the public. This document contains over 2,000 street terms that refer to specific drug types or drug activity.
Keywords: addiction; AOD dependence; chemical addiction; street work
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Chicago Recovery Alliance. (2003). Overdose management protocol : naloxone/Narcan training. Chicago: Chicago Recovery Alliance (CRA).
Keywords: AOD use, abuse, and dependence; opioids in any form; overdose treatment; naloxone; training manual
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