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. 2011;46(6):728-41.
doi: 10.3109/10826084.2010.528125. Epub 2010 Nov 15.

Addiction research ethics and the Belmont principles: do drug users have a different moral voice?

Celia B Fisher  1
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Addiction research ethics and the Belmont principles: do drug users have a different moral voice?

Celia B Fisher. Subst Use Misuse. 2011.

Abstract

This study used semi-structured interviews and content analysis to examine moral principles that street drug users apply to three hypothetical addiction research ethical dilemmas. Participants (n = 90) were ethnically diverse, economically disadvantaged drug users recruited in New York City in 2009 . Participants applied a wide range of contextually sensitive moral precepts, including respect, beneficence, justice, relationality, professional obligations, rules, and pragmatic self-interest. Limitations and implications for future research and the responsible conduct of addiction research are discussed.

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