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Rapid alteration of stress-induced hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal hormone secretion in the rat: A comparison of glucocorticoids and cannabinoids

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Pages 248-257 | Received 13 Jul 2009, Accepted 14 Sep 2009, Published online: 15 Apr 2010

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