The Exploitation of Drug Users

Subst Use Misuse. 2015;50(8-9):948-51. doi: 10.3109/10826084.2015.1007692.

Abstract

Drug users have been exploited in research studies and clinical practice. We explore ways in which exploitation has occurred and strategies to help patients, research subjects and communities to prevent or avoid exploitation.

Keywords: clinical research ethics; exploitation; institutional review board.

MeSH terms

  • Drug Users*
  • Ethics, Research*
  • Humans
  • Patient Advocacy* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Patient Rights* / ethics
  • Patient Rights* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Patient Rights* / standards
  • Professional Role
  • Research Subjects*
  • Residence Characteristics