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An evaluation of community methadone services in Victoria, Australia: results of a client survey

Nadine Ezard, Nick Lintzeris, Peta Odgers, Glenda Koutroulis, Peter Muhleisen, Amanda Lanagan Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Pages 417-423 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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