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The emergence of potent forms of methamphetamine in Sydney, Australia: a case study of the IDRS as a strategic early warning system

Libby Topp National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
,
Louisa Degenhardt National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Sharlene Kaye National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
&
Shane Darke National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Pages 341-348 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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