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Author Stark, Klaus; Leicht, Astrid; Müller, Reinhold
Title (up) Characteristics of users of syringe vending machines in Berlin Type Journal Article
Year 1994 Publication Sozial- und Präventivmedizin = Social and preventive medicine Abbreviated Journal
Volume 39 Issue 4; 07/1994 Pages 209-216
Keywords harm reduction
Abstract Vending machines providing sterile injection equipment are part of the AIDS prevention measures for injecting drug users (IDU) in Berlin. A study was carried out to assess characteristics (history of iv drug use, frequency of use of the machines, contact with counselling units for IDU, attitudes towards the machines, HIV serostatus) in users of syringe vending machines. Of the 313 individuals surveyed 77% reported using the vending machines regularly (more than four times a week). Compared to other studies of IDU in Berlin (e.g. at syringe exchange programmes) the users of the vending machines hat a significantly shorter history of iv drug use. Overall, 72% of the IDU had had contacts at some time with specialised agencies for counselling on drug abuse and AIDS; however, only 33% had such contacts currently. Sixty-five percent of the IDU commented critically on the machines or made suggestions for improvement; 18% had experienced that the machines did not always work well, 14% called for more machines. HIV seroprevalence based on selfreported test results (N=252) was 20%. In multivariate statistical analysis positive HIV serostatus was associated with site of interview, longer history of intravenous drug use, and current contact with counselling agencies. Despite the ready availability of syringes and needles, 25% of the participants reported borrowing injection equipment from other IDU in the previous six months. This proportion was significantly higher in IDU younger than 25 years (39%). In addition to syringe exchange programmes and pharmacies, the syringe vending machines appear to be an important source of sterile injection equipment for IDU in Berlin particularly for those without current contacts to specialised counselling units. Automaten zur Abgabe steriler injektionsbestecke sind in Berlin Teil der AIDS-Präventionsmassnahmen für iv Drogenkonsumenten (IVD). Eine Studie wurde durchgeführt, um Informationen zu bestimmten Charakteristika (Inanspruchnahme der Automaten, Kontakt zu Beratungseinrichtungen für IVD, Kritik/Verbesserungsvorschläge zu den Automaten, HIV-Serostatus) bei den Benutzern der Automaten zu gewinnen Siebenundsiebzig Prozent der 313 Untersuchten benutzten die Automaten regelmässig (mehr als viermal wöchentlich). Im Vergleich zu einer Studie bei IVD in Spritzentauschprogrammen war die Dauer des iv Drogenkonsums bei den Benutzern der Spritzenautomaten signifikant kürzer. Zwar hatten 72% schon einmal Kontakt zu Beratungseinrichtungen für IVD gehabt, zur Zeit der Untersuchung bestanden solche Kontakte jedoch nur bei 33% Von allen Untersuchten äusserten 65% Kritik oder Verbesserungsvorschläge zu den Automaten bei 18% hatten diese nicht immer funktioniert 14% forderten mehr Automaten. Die HIV-infektionsraten bei denjenigen mit bekanntem Testergebnis (N=252) lag bei 20%. In der multivariaten statistischen Analyse waren, Untersuchungsort, längere Dauer des iv Konsums und aktueller Kontakt zu Beratungseinrichtungen signifikant mit einem positiven HIV-Serostatus assoziiert. Trotz der guten Verfügbarkeit von sterilen injektionsbestecken gaben 25% der Befragten an, in den letzten 6 Monaten gebrauchte Spritzbestecke von anderen IVD benutzt zu haben. Dieser Anteil war bei jüngeren IVD (<25 Jahren) mit 39% signifikant erhöht. Die Spritzenautomaten stellen eine wichtige Ergänzung zur Abgabe von sterilen Spritzen und Kanülen in Spritzentauschprogrammen und Apotheken dar, insbesondere für IVD ohne Kontakt zu spezialisierten Beratungseinrichtungen. La mise en place de distributeurs automatiques de seringues stériles pour les toxicomanes fait partie des mesures préventives contre le SIDA à Berlin. Une étude a été réalisée pour déterminer les caractéristiques des usagers de distributeurs automatiques (utilisation des distributeurs, contacts avec les services d’aide aux toxicomanes, avis à propos des distributeurs, status sérologique VIH). Parmi les 313 personnes participant à l’étude, 77% ont déclaré utiliser les distributeurs régulièrement (plus de 4 fois par semaine). 72% des participants avaient en des contacts avec des services specialisés d’aide aux toxicomanes mais seulement 33% utilisaient ces services au moment de l’etude. 65% de personnes examinées ont éxprimé leurs critiques ou suggestions pour l’amélioration des distributeurs: 18% ont signalé que les distributeurs ne fonctionnaient pas toujours, 14% demandaient l’installation d’un plus grand nombre de ceux-ci. La prévalence de l’infection à VIH rapportées par les toxicomanes était de 20% (N=252) Une analyse statistique multivariée montre que la séropositivité au VIH est associée avec de lieu de l’examen, la durée de la consommation de drogue par injection et le contact avec des services d’aide. Malgré la disponibilité de seringues stériles; 25% des personnes ont indiqué avoir utilisé du matériel d’injection usagé au cours des 6 derniers mois. Cette proportion était significativement plus élevée parmi les toxicomanes de moins de 25 ans (39%). Les distributeurs automatiques semblent constituer un complément important au programme d’échange de seringues stériles en particulier pour les toxicomanes qui n’ont pas de contact avec les services d’aide aux toxicomanes.
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Call Number 50-03208 Serial 59818
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Author Chappard, Pierre; Charansonnet, Marie-Christine; Coppel, Anne; Costes, Jean-Michel; Couteron, Jean-Pierre; Morel, Alain; Touzeau, Didier; Valleur, Marc
Title (up) Charte : pour une autre politique des addictions Type Book Whole
Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 4
Keywords government and politics; laws and regulations; political action committee; AOD use, abuse, and dependence; prevention; harm reduction; recommendations or guidelines; France
Abstract La loi qui fonde l’intervention publique dans le domaine des drogues en France a plus de 40 ans. La politique menée sur cette base dans la seconde moitié du XXème siècle est devenue totalement obsolète au regard de l’évolution de la situation actuelle. Dans le monde, en Europe, en France, de plus en plus d’experts, comme l’illustrent les nombreux rapports publiés ces dernières années, constatent que la stratégie dite de “guerre à la drogue” a échoué, et en proposent une nouvelle, adaptée à notre XXIème siècle, centrée sur la prévention des addictions.
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Call Number 50-12568 Serial 54993
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Title (up) Charte de la réduction des risques Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Education santé Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 187; 02/2004 Pages 2
Keywords harm reduction; AOD use; recommendations or guidelines; moral principles; Belgium
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Language French Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN 0776-2623 ISBN Medium
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Call Number 50-13142 Serial 60016
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Author du GREAT, Groupe Hors-murs; Fachgruppe Aufsuchende Sozialarbeit/Streetwork des Fachverbandes Sucht
Title (up) Charte du travail social “hors murs” = Charta der aufsuchenden Sozialarbeit Type Book Whole
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 19
Keywords harm reduction; street work; recommendations or guidelines; Switzerland
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Publisher Groupe Hors-murs du GREAT; Fachgruppe Aufsuchende Sozialarbeit/Streetwork (FAGASS) Place of Publication Editor
Language French; German Summary Language Original Title
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Notes Zweisprachige Publikation Französisch-Deutsch; publication bilingue allemand-français Approved no
Call Number 02.02-004 Serial 49379
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Author Kools, John-Peter
Title (up) Chasing the Dragon – From 0 to 600° centigrade in 2 seconds Type Magazine Article
Year 1992 Publication Main Line Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue 07/1992 Pages 9-11
Keywords harm reduction
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Call Number 50-02922 Serial 59050
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Author Bus itinérant prévention sida
Title (up) Chasser le dragon : un geste banal? Type Miscellaneous
Year 1990 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords harm reduction
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Publisher Bus itinérant prévention sida (BIPS); Infor Jeunes; Institution universitaire de psychiatrie, Division d'abus de substances Place of Publication Genève Editor
Language French Summary Language Original Title
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Call Number 50-02946 Serial 61509
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Author Sicom cares
Title (up) CheckiT Type Miscellaneous
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords AOD use; AOD associated consequences; drug consumption; drug smuggling; prevention; harm reduction; secondary prevention; ecstasy; MDMA; adolescent; Switzerland
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor cares, Sicom
Language German Summary Language Original Title
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Call Number 50-00462 Serial 61488
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Author Kriener, H.; Schmid, R.; Smekal, G.
Title (up) CheckIt! : Bericht zum wissenschaftlichen Pilot-Projekt CheckiT! mit Daten und Erfahrungen aus den Jahren 1997 und 1998 Type Report
Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 63
Keywords addiction; AOD dependence; chemical addiction; ecstasy
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Publisher Verein Wiener Sozialprojekte Place of Publication Wien Editor
Language German Summary Language Original Title
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Notes Approved no
Call Number 12.01.03-016 Serial 55936
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Author Schatz, Eberhard
Title (up) Checklist : frequently asked questions on the drug help systems in Europe Type Report
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 54
Keywords migration; Europe
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Publisher AC Company (European Network for the Target Group of Mobile Drug Users) Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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Call Number 09.00-046 Serial 55855
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Author Stellen für Suchtprävention im Kanton Zürich
Title (up) Checkliste für Festveranstalter : Jugendschutz beim Alkohol- und Tabakverkauf Type Book Whole
Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 2
Keywords AOD supply; adolescent; prevention; prevention directed at groups; prevention program; supplying AOD to a minor; alcohol; tobacco product; laws and regulations; recommendations or guidelines; Zurich (canton)
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Publisher Stellen für Suchtprävention im Kanton Zürich Place of Publication Zürich Editor
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Call Number 50-12705 Serial 49900
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