Heroin Addiction and the British System

The British system of dealing with drug addiction is notable for its flexibility and its capacity to adapt to changing circumstances. As such it has attracted considerable international interest. In this linked pair of books, the reader is invited on two illustrated journeys. In the first volume, the focus is on the evolution of the drugs problem and policy in the UK, from the Rolleson report to hepatitis C. The second volume explores the different forms of treatment which have been employed over the last century, either as initiatives which would have been identifiable at the time as 'new' or as broad themes within the British system which can be seen more clearly over a longer time frame. Presenting an objective account of the development of policies and treatments, Heroin Addiction and the British System enables a proper understanding of how these have evolved and what lessons are applicable today. It is a unique source of reference for students, researchers and drug agencies both in the UK and overseas.