This article focuses on the epidemiology of illicit drug abuse in Italy at the end of 1992. The characteristics of demand and modalities and dimensions of treatment services offered are analyzed. This evaluation is based on data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Home Secretary), AIDS Operations Center and Ministry of Justice. The “need for care” estimate comes mainly from private facilities and public services data; the geographic distribution of demand for care in relation to available services is also examined. Finally, data concerning AIDS diffusion and intravenous drug users are presented.
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