Laboratory Testing for Prescription Opioids
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Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Evaluation of Prescription Drug Monitoring by a United States Laboratory
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Toxicology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1556-9039,1937-6995
DOI: 10.1007/s13181-012-0274-7