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Research Article

Uses of Diverted Methadone and Buprenorphine by Opioid-Addicted Individuals in Baltimore, Maryland

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Pages 346-355 | Received 03 Nov 2008, Accepted 19 Feb 2009, Published online: 29 Oct 2009

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