Drug abuse in Boston
Subtitle: a report to Mayor Kevin H. White and the mayor's Safe Streets Act committee
Contributors: Hallgring, Robert W.
Published: 1969
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
Description: ...a study aimed at compiling and collating information concerning drug abuse in Boston in order to develop a comprehensive view of the problem and to formulate practical recommendations for official and private action. Sets forth implications for public health and safety for each principal drug type (narcotics, amphetamines, barbiturates, hallucinogens, marijuana, glue and other products containing toxic solvents). Discusses sources of illicit drugs, trends in drug use and a program for Boston. Includes Boston data on drug arrests (1964-1969), data on patients admitted to the Whittier Street Clinic, etc. This item was in the BRA collection.