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Opiate users' views on decriminalisation of drug use

Ashworth Hospital, Liverpool

Emad Salib, Consultant Psychiatrist^*

Winwick Hospital, Warrington

^* Correspondence: Dr E. Salib, 16 Carriage Drive, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6DX

In this study we explored the views of 245 opiate users attending a regional drug dependency unit about decriminalisation of drug use and their perception of the consequences of free availability on themselves and society. Contrary to expectation, opiate dependent individuals were not in support of decriminalisation but favoured controlled availability.