Responding to Drug and Alcohol Problems in the Community (WHO, 1991, 109 p.): 6. Strengthening links between the health sector and law enforcement personnel: (introduction...)

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Responding to Drug and Alcohol Problems in the Community (WHO, 1991, 109 p.)

6. Strengthening links between the health sector and law enforcement personnel

		*(introduction...)*
		Prevention: the role of the primary health care worker
		Law enforcement agencies
		Negotiation and shared objectives
		Examples of cooperation with law enforcement agencies
		Gathering information
		Planning and working together
		Maintaining cooperation
		Conclusion

(introduction...)

In many countries, primary health care personnel are actively engaged in health promotion within their community, but this work often does not cover drug and alcohol problems. Even when there is a community action plan for the prevention of drug- and alcohol-related problems, the law enforcement agencies tend not to participate fully. This chapter explains why the cooperation of law enforcement agencies is needed and how it can be achieved.