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This chapter summarises the principal findings of the book. It discusses the policy implications and outlines the limitations of the research and areas for further research. Section 8.1 highlights the contribution of the book and outlines the principal findings. In light of these findings, Sect. 8.2 discusses a few policy implications. Section 8.3 describes the limitations of the research and discusses some areas for further research.
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Srivastava, P.R. (2013). Summary, Policy Implications and Further Research. In: Recreational Drug Consumption. Developments in Health Economics and Public Policy, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02405-9_8
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