The causes, course and consequences of the heroin shortage in Australia: Research summary

Degenhardt, Louisa
Day, Carolyn
Hall, Wayne
Nicholas, Roger
Published Date
Subject
Heroin
Drug use
Law enforcement
Drug markets
Drugs
Series
NDLERF research summary
Jurisdictions
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Abstract

This research presents data on the heroin shortage in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia in 2001. Researchers analyse various indicator data sources, as well as interviews with key informants and heroin dependent drug users. This summary also includes key findings of the report and implications for police.

This research summary by Roger Nicholas provides a plain English summary and implications for police for The causes, course and consequences of the heroin shortage in Australia (NDLERF monograph no. 3).